About this episode

The episode discusses rising gun violence on Aurora Avenue North, public safety for the World Cup, and challenges faced by the King County Regional Homelessness Authority.

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss rising concerns over gun violence on Aurora Avenue North, a last-ditch attempt to save the Ballard light rail extension, an in-depth look at why the King County Regional Homelessness Authority has struggled for its six years of existence, an update on World Cup public safety and security, and a call for a state of emergen...

People in this episode

Host: Brian Callanan

Guest: David Kroman

Topics covered

• gun violence
• public safety
• homelessness
• light rail extension
• local public affairs

Keywords

• gun violence
• public safety
• World Cup
• homelessness
• light rail

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Seattle Channel, Seattle Times, King County Regional Homelessness Authority

Places: Aurora Avenue North

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