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Video: Seattle has a drug problem — Why are there no solutions?

Jun 8, 2023, 4:13 PM

The Seattle City Council just rejected an ordinance that would have allowed the city to prosecute people for misdemeanor drug possession and public drug use.

Where do we go from here? Does anyone have a plan?

To get to the bottom of this, we need to tell the truth about it, says Gee Scott. We need to understand how we got here.

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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘We’re kind of suffering the consequences’: Seattle schools superintendent explains new limits on screen time and AI

Seattle Public Schools (SPS) is pulling back on classroom screen time and blocking more apps and AI tools.

9 hours ago

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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘My most uncomfortable vote’: Gee explains his support for WA’s school sports initiative as Ursula questions its requirements

Explore Gee Scott's support for Washington's school sports initiative amid Ursula Reutin's concerns on requirements and transgender participation.

11 hours ago

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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘The minimum wage for these jobs is actually zero’: Jake says Homegrown’s collapse shows what Seattle costs small businesses

Homegrown once had a dozen sandwich shops around the Seattle area. Soon it will have none.

13 hours ago

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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘They can all come in’: Seattle schools superintendent says mergers could close 10 buildings, argues plan is about education

Seattle Public Schools could close 10 school buildings under a merger plan. Superintendent Ben Shuldiner said the goal is to improve education.

14 hours ago

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John Curley Show

‘We have a very strong argument’: Citizen Action Defense Fund makes case against WA’s income tax ahead of hearing

Jackson Maynard argues against Washington's income tax ahead of the Feb. 5 lawsuit hearing, emphasizing key legal and economic implications.

14 hours ago

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John Curley Show

‘Last place you want to go is government housing’: Curley warns about Tacoma’s direction after tenant measure vote

Tacoma voters backed a sweeping tenant rights measure on Election Night. John Curley said renters should be wary of government-owned housing.

15 hours ago

Video: Seattle has a drug problem — Why are there no solutions?