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Protestors Call for Bellevue Home to be Restored to Owner

_{Jonathan Choe
March 26, 2024}

“Hey Dow Constantine, hey Claudia Balducci,” Thomas says, “we’re calling for an audit of why this system is broken.”

Bellevue Landlord Facing Squatter Testifies Before City Council

_{Jonathan Choe
March 26, 2024}

Political pressure is mounting. King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci avoided all my questions

Democrat Councilmember Criticized for Supporting Landlord, Working with Republicans

_{Jonathan Choe
March 21, 2024}

Fields is getting hammered by his own party for being common sense.

Seattle Deputy Mayor Admits Permanent Housing “isn’t the solution”

_{Jonathan Choe
March 20, 2024}

It's arguably one of the most significant developments this year

Redmond Locals Rally to Protest Controversial Low-Barrier Housing

_{Jonathan Choe
March 19, 2024}

Happening Now Massive rally at Redmond City Hall. Angry residents are trying to stop controversial homeless housing provider Plymouth Housing from setting up in downtown. Council chambers standing room only. FULL RECAP after the …

Protesters Chant in Front of Bellevue Home Where Squatter is Living for Free

_{Jonathan Choe
March 18, 2024}

Neighbors in Bellevue may start resorting to vigilante justice.

Jonathan Choe Discusses Squatter Protest on Fox News

_{Jonathan Choe
March 18, 2024}

Delayed evictions processes and a court backlog led this landlord to take matters into his own hands.

Overdose Death Discovered in Controversial Burien Sanctioned Encampment

_{Jonathan Choe
March 14, 2024}

The gruesome discovery was made as the city prepares for the upcoming farmer's market.

Burien Terminates Contract with Harm Reduction Group

_{Jonathan Choe
March 10, 2024}

REACH continues to use the controversial “harm reduction” approach and subscribes to the failing “housing first” strategy.

Police Arrest Murderer of Sleeping Homeless Man

_{Jonathan Choe
March 8, 2024}

Cops may have stopped a serial killer after Kryger was recently arrested.

Bellevue Begins to See Influx of Seattle’s Homeless Population

_{Jonathan Choe
March 7, 2024}

Seattle's homeless drug addicts are making their way to shelters in Bellevue.

Private Property Loophole Increases Tents in Chinatown

_{Jonathan Choe
March 7, 2024}

they know enforcement is nonexistent unless the landlord steps in.

Seattle to Shut Down Chinatown Controversial Homeless Shelter

_{Jonathan Choe
March 6, 2024}

Neighbors have blamed this low barrier homeless shelter for open air drug use, crime, and 911 calls spiking in the area.

Seattle Spends Hours Clearing Debris From Downtown Encampment

_{Jonathan Choe
March 6, 2024}

Latest data shows fewer tents on streets.

Burien Strengthens Public Camping Ordinance

_{Jonathan Choe
March 5, 2024}

In a 5-2 vote Monday evening, the Burien City Council strengthened it’s public camping ordinance. Homeless now have to stay 500 ft away from libraries, schools, daycares, parks, and other “critical areas.” It goes into effect immediately. Mayor Kevin Schilling-Yes Deputy Mayor Stephanie Mora-Yes CM Jimmy Matta-Yes CM Alex Andrade-Yes CM Linda Akey-Yes CM Hugo Garcia-No CM Sarah Moore-No During Monday’s night’s Burien council meeting, I noticed several homeless guys making tons of noise in the bathroom. When I went inside, I saw a bowl of Cheerios and drug paraphernalia scattered across the sink area. Then I realized it was Austin, a young man I encountered last year. SPIRITUAL WARFARE: I've seen a lot in my day …