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In today's newsletter:

  • Are Seattle's pop-up food vendors putting rule-following restaurants at risk?
  • Why are prosecutors waiting to file more charges in the South Seattle shooting?
  • What does Renton's new camping ban really mean for the homeless?

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Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 78 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 76, low: 59.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 'This isn't just about health': Spike warns Seattle's unlicensed food vendors are hurting businesses playing by the rules (mynorthwest.com) — Unlicensed food vendors crowding Seattle's stadium district and neighborhoods are frustrating permitted restaurants and raising safety concerns, according to KIRO Newsradio host Spike O'Neill. He highlights repeated shutdowns followed by quick returns, threats against health inspectors, and even an assault on a Seattle Food Truck Association leader. The segment questions whether current enforcement is protecting compliant businesses and public health.
   

2. Prosecutors await evidence to charge South Seattle shooting suspects (kiro7.com) — King County prosecutors are moving cautiously on charges after a South Seattle shooting in which suspects allegedly opened fire on undercover Seattle police officers before crashing and fleeing. One man now faces an identity-theft charge, a juvenile is booked in connection with the shooting and robberies, and prosecutors are waiting on forensic evidence before filing additional counts.
   

3. Renton City Council passes ordinance to ban camping in public spaces – KIRO 7 News Seattle (kiro7.com) — Renton's City Council has approved an ordinance making camping in public spaces illegal, a move closely watched across the Seattle area amid ongoing homelessness debates. Council members split over concerns about criminalizing unhoused people and unclear enforcement, while supporters said arrests would be a last resort. The decision could influence how nearby cities, including Seattle suburbs, approach visible encampments.
   

4. Leader Of Massive Drug Trafficking Ring Sentenced To More Than Ten Years In Prison (bigcountrynewsconnection.com) — A federal judge in Seattle sentenced a 25-year-old Federal Way man to nearly 11 years in prison for leading a drug ring that funneled large quantities of fentanyl, meth, and cocaine into Western Washington. Investigators say the organization moved narcotics from Los Angeles to the Seattle area using cars and buses, despite multiple major seizures in California, Oregon, and Washington. Authorities call the sentence a warning to others fueling addiction locally.
   

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