The Escalating Homelessness Crisis in Seattle: A Decade of Growth, Spending, and Struggles
A Decade of Growth: Over the last ten years, Seattle, together with King County, has faced a sharp rise in homelessness. Data from the 2024 point-in-time count shows over 16,385 people experiencing homelessness on any given night in King County, up by 23% from 2022. This trend mirrors a broader crisis across West Coast cities…
The Rise of Retail Theft in Seattle: Now Under Lock and Key
Seattle, once known for its vibrant shopping scenes and bustling markets, has seen its retail landscape transform under the shadow of increasing retail theft. This surge in crime has not only affected the city’s economy but has also fundamentally altered the shopping experience for its residents. The Surge in Retail Theft Retail theft in Seattle…
The Seattle Freeze: A Chilly Social Phenomenon
What is the Seattle Freeze? The “Seattle Freeze” is not something you can see or touch, but you certainly feel it, like a persistent chill in the air that’s not just from the weather. It’s an informal term for the perceived social standoffishness among locals. It’s this sense that despite the city’s outward friendliness, there’s…
