
Jonathan Choe is a journalist and Senior Fellow with Discovery Institute's Center on Wealth and Poverty, covering homelessness issues for its Fix Homelessness initiative. Prior to joining Discovery, Choe spent several years as one of the lead reporters at KOMO-TV, consistently the top rated television station in Seattle. His in depth stories on crime and deep dive investigations into the homeless crisis led to measurable results in the community, including changes in public policy.
Choe has more than two decades of experience in television news behind the scenes and in front of the camera for ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, and Tribune. He has also been been nominated and honored with multiple industry awards including an Emmy. Choe spent several years teaching classes on emerging media and entreprenuership to under privileged youth in inner city Chicago.
As an independent journalist, Choe also contributes regularly to the Mill Creek View and Lynnwood Times and has reported on exclusive stories in the past year for Daily Wire and The Postmillennial.
Choe is a New England native and Boston University journalism school graduate.
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Seattle Councilmember Tammy Morales Dodges Questions on Homeless Crisis

Showdown in Burien: King County Says Deputies Will Not be Used During Encampment Clearing

Shooting at International District Pokemon Shop Rattles Business Owners

Drug Crisis in Full View as MLB All Star Game Approaches

Fighting for Downtown Seattle: Brawls, Drugs, and Public Urination as Tourists Arrive

Harm Reduction Experts Champion Autonomy Over Recovery

RV Goes Up in Flames in Ballard

“Now is a good time to look at the model,” Mayor Bruce Harrell After KCRHA CEO Resigns

Dunn Lumber Hit by Theft Ring Targeting Seattle Businesses

Jonathan Choe on Fox News: Seattle Man Chases Choe with Knife Threatening to Kill

Jonathan Choe Discusses Drug Epidemic on Unfiltered with Dan Bongino

Jonathan Choe on Fox & Friends: Is Capitalism Causing Homelessness?

Jonathan Choe Discusses Seattle’s Drug Crisis with Jesse Watters

A Heart for Squatters at the Ship Canal Bridge
Squatters from Nearby Problematic WSDOT Homeless Encampment Breaking into Abandoned Seattle Homes
Everett Mayor Writes Off WSDOT’s Letter Denying Claims
Everett Mayor Blasts WSDOT for Allegedly Moving Homeless Into Her City Without Consulting
Homelessness Crisis in Nation’s Capital

Problematic RV’s “Gaming” the System in Seattle

Regret and Apologies

Chinatown International District Giving Back
Seattle’s Chinatown-International District Continues to Serve the Homeless During Megaplex Fight