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1. 2 specialized prosecutors being added in Seattle with continued pressure to address Aurora crime (king5.com) — Seattle is adding two specialized prosecutors to tackle sex trafficking and gun violence, with one cross-deputized to pursue felony human trafficking cases tied to Aurora Avenue. Funded in the mayor's proposed 2027 budget, the roles aim to support ongoing police operations, expand firearm-related Extreme Risk Protection Order work, and respond to residents' concerns about persistent crime along the corridor.
2. 2 injured in machete attack at Seattle's Hing Hay Park (seattletimes.com) — Two people were seriously injured Monday evening when a man allegedly attacked them with a machete at Hing Hay Park in Seattle's Chinatown International District. Witnesses pointed the suspect out to officers, who arrested him at the scene for investigation of felony assault. The victims suffered large cuts to the head and upper back and were taken for treatment.
3. Ex-Seattle police Chief Shon Barnes lands job selling law enforcement tech (seattletimes.com) — Former Seattle police Chief Shon Barnes has taken a new job with Arizona-based MissionRT, selling surveillance and public safety technology to law enforcement agencies nationwide. His move comes weeks after resigning amid criticism of Seattle's response to the Bite of Seattle mass shooting and new audits questioning SPD's use of surveillance tools. The article details his tenure, departure, and future role.
4. Deputy Secretary for Veterans Affairs visits Seattle to tout new medical records system (kiro7.com) — Seattle-area veterans will see a new unified electronic health record system at the local VA hospital starting in September 2027, part of a nationwide modernization effort. During a visit to Seattle, the Deputy VA Secretary also stressed there is no hiring freeze, promising continued staffing and unchanged benefits while patients voiced concerns about appointment delays and communication hurdles.
5. As AI Use Grows, Seattle U Faculty Seek Student Input (seattlespectator.com) — Seattle University faculty are asking students to take a new anonymous survey on how they use AI in their coursework and what they consider ethical. Professors hope the results will guide clearer campus rules, balancing AI's benefits with worries about overreliance and lost learning. If you study or teach at Seattle U, your views could shape future policies.
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