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Teenager accused of Ingraham High School shooting could face murder charge

The teenager who allegedly shot and killed a person at Ingraham had their first court hearing on Wednesday. Another suspect, also a teen, is accused of assisting in the crime.
- Casey Martin
WA softened drug penalties last year. Now some South King County cities are cracking down

For months, a coalition of mayors in South King County has criticized state and county approaches to public safety. In a letter they blamed methamphetamine and “a flood of fentanyl” for an increase in violence, and property crimes. Now those cities are passing their own drug laws. Critics say that’s a step in the wrong direction.
- Amy Radil
U District businesses on edge amid string of recent violence

Seattle Police continue to investigate a recent shooting outside a University District bar that injured four students. So far, no arrests have been made. For now, SPD is increasing its presence in the neighborhood where hopes for a vibrant comeback have been marred by violent incidents in the past month.
- Ruby de Luna
Harrell seeks $1 million for controversial gunfire detection system

In Seattle, gun violence is at a ten-year high and climbing. In response Mayor Bruce Harrell wants to spend a million dollars in the next budget on a gunfire detection system for certain neighborhoods. His office said they're seeking systems with video cameras as well as audio sensors.
- Amy Radil
DIY rape kits are gaining popularity on college campuses. But are they reliable?

Commercially sold, do-it-yourself sexual assault kits are gaining popularity on college campuses. Makers of the kits have marketed them as an alternative option to sexual assault kits conducted in a hospital setting. But health officials and some sexual assault advocacy groups say the kits stand to create more problems than they solve, and are warning people not to use them.
- Natalie Akane Newcomb
More Seattle police in U-District following recent gun violence

Seattle Police will increase its presence in the U-District through emphasis patrols, in response to last Sunday’s shooting, and other recent incidents of gun violence.
- Ruby de Luna
Seattle launches program to help small businesses deal with rash of vandalism

Small businesses that have experienced of repeated vandalism and break-ins can now apply for some financial relief. The City of Seattle has launched the Storefront Repair Fund, a program to help businesses with property damage.
- Ruby de Luna
Why is a convicted sex offender with false credentials running a King County-funded youth program?

As Saleem Robinson tells it, he used to run the streets of Chicago. Now he runs a nonprofit in Seattle for vulnerable young people.
- Ann Dornfeld
Seattle wants to revitalize Third Avenue. What will it take?

‘This question of how you change the environment on Third Avenue has been one the city has struggled with for a long time.’
- Kim Malcolm
When extremism lies in wait: more than a true crime story

‘I started looking at the case and realized people were missing something about the story.’ -Leah Sottile
- Kim Malcolm

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