AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPublic Safety Pressure: Seattle’s top employers—including Microsoft, Starbucks, Costco and Alaska Airlines—pushed Mayor Katie Wilson and the City Council for a 100-day public safety plan, citing low voter confidence and demanding more patrols, tougher responses to repeat drug use, and steps to shut down open-air drug markets. Police Chief Fallout: The mayor’s office responded to Councilmember Bob Kettle’s demand for a written explanation of Police Chief Shon Barnes’ forced resignation, reviving a City Charter dispute over whether the mayor had to file formal reasons. Bite of Seattle Records: Seattle Police delayed releasing internal texts and Teams messages tied to the Bite of Seattle shooting, saying it needs to protect active leads and ensure accuracy. Crime & Accountability: Spokane Police released security footage from an Evergreen Middle School incident showing a 20-year-old pointing what appears to be a handgun at a deputy before being killed. Statewide Crime Trend: Washington’s copper theft problem hit a new flashpoint with a West Seattle Bridge blackout after thieves cut underground power feeds. 9/11 Commemoration: Seattle and Spokane marked the 25th anniversary with memorial services, including stories from survivors and first responders, plus a massive volunteer meal-packing event at Lumen Field.
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