Common crime, uncommon response: New bill gets ‘do pass’ recommendation to deter misdemeanor criminals

Two victims of property crime in Seattle told KING 5 they are considering moving away because they are fed up with break-ins and theft.

SEATTLE — Despite crime reduction goals from city leaders, property crimes are still a big problem in parts of Seattle and police data from the last half of 2023 shows little improvement compared to the same time in 2022. 

So, what’s the best way to discourage thieves?

It’s a question dividing lawmakers in Olympia right now. The debate over House Bill 1994 boils down to this: should we be sending those found guilty of gross misdemeanors to jail or to

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