Throughout the span of their careers, one thing has remained steadfast for both Department of Neighborhoods (DON), Director Quynh Pham and Deputy Director Cuc Vu; community empowerment. From leading local non-profits to work with labor unions and suppo…
Man Pointed Gun at Police After Stealing Car and Ramming Patrol Vehicle
A man was arrested this morning after stealing a car, ramming a police patrol vehicle, pointing a gun at officers, then jumping into Lake Washington. He was arrested after treading water for nearly 25 minutes. On Thursday, around 7:45 a.m., a man diale…
“Nothing about us, without us”
Councilmember Lin’s community-driven budget priorities Today, the City Council is discussing budget amendments related to public and community safety. In his proposals, Councilmember Eddie Lin (District 2) emphasizes the importance of developing a budget that reflects the values and requests from community members, especially those most impacted by violence and historic disinvestment. “’Nothing about us,…
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