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U District businesses on edge amid string of recent violence

Seattle Police continue to investigate a recent shooting outside a University District bar that injured four students. So far, no arrests have been made. For now, SPD is increasing its presence in the neighborhood where hopes for a vibrant comeback have been marred by violent incidents in the past month.

Crime

Harrell seeks $1 million for controversial gunfire detection system

In Seattle, gun violence is at a ten-year high and climbing. In response Mayor Bruce Harrell wants to spend a million dollars in the next budget on a gunfire detection system for certain neighborhoods. His office said they're seeking systems with video cameras as well as audio sensors.

Health

DIY rape kits are gaining popularity on college campuses. But are they reliable?

Commercially sold, do-it-yourself sexual assault kits are gaining popularity on college campuses. Makers of the kits have marketed them as an alternative option to sexual assault kits conducted in a hospital setting. But health officials and some sexual assault advocacy groups say the kits stand to create more problems than they solve, and are warning people not to use them.

Why is a convicted sex offender with false credentials running a King County-funded youth program?

As Saleem Robinson tells it, he used to run the streets of Chicago. Now he runs a nonprofit in Seattle for vulnerable young people.

Government

Seattle wants to revitalize Third Avenue. What will it take?

‘This question of how you change the environment on Third Avenue has been one the city has struggled with for a long time.’

Crime

When extremism lies in wait: more than a true crime story

‘I started looking at the case and realized people were missing something about the story.’ -Leah Sottile

Business

Sound it Out: local business owner weighs in on eco-blocks

We're a show built around you - our listeners. Every other week, we take some time for a segment called Sound it Out, to broadcast your thoughts and answer questions about stories we've covered. This week - we're diving back into a conversation about eco-blocks.

Business

Dan Price's social media fame fueled abuse allegations

Dan Price, goes viral almost every day. The now former CEO of Seattle’s Gravity Payments first flooded the news and social media years ago after taking a pay cut to give his employees a pay bump. And he’s maintained a good image online for years, by saying the right things for the right audiences. Price resigned last week amidst abuse allegations that were largely fueled by his social media persona. New York Times technology correspondent Karen Weise has been writing about Dan Price for years. She’s here to tell us about her latest report.