Garbage collection not back to normal: According to a press release from Seattle Public Utilities, workers headed out Monday morning to collect our leavings but "determined there are still icy, unsafe road conditions in neighborhoods," so they didn't pick up the trash. The department says "some customers" can expect delays throughout "throughout the week." If your truck doesn't come, then just leave your cans out on the curb with a little plate of cookies and.
Local leaders, families address gun violence in Seattle during advisory councils Zoom meeting KIRO 7 News Staff
The African American Community Advisory Council and the East Precinct Advisory Council held a Zoom meeting Thursday night to discuss gun violence and the impact it has had on African American families in Seattle.
During the meeting, families who have experienced the heartache of gun violence shared their stories first hand, calling for change.
One participant was Alicia Dass, whose son Conner was shot and killed outside their home last year.
“The moment Conner was killed, all the kids in the neighborhood, everybody wants revenge, right? Everybody wants to figure it out, and you know the fact that they think that’s the only way that we’re going to get justice, perpetuates the issue,” Dass said.
Anguish with too few answers is how so many families feel who have lost loved ones to gun violence in Seattle, especially those whose cases remain unsolved. These people spoke during a virtual forum Thursday night about their real concern that their family members who were killed have become just another case file or even a forgotten news headline.
Some challenging disparities in arrests during Seattle protests Tammy Mutasa, KOMO News
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SEATTLE Some are challenging the disparities in arrests after two nights of protests in Seattle.
Two people were arrested for graffiti and another for obstruction to an arrest.
Yet on Monday, no arrests were made after businesses suffered far worse damage and vandalism in during a downtown protest for Daunte Wright.
Seattle Police Sgt. Randy Huserik says it came down to different circumstances.
“There’s always a different dynamic at play,” said Sgt. Huserik.
Police say the group at the West Precinct was stationary and officers gave several warnings not to chalk up the precinct plaza.