Seattle/ Community & Society
Published on January 30, 2020
Top Seattle news: Uber, Lyft surge pricing sparks backlash; downtown crime worries businesses; morePhoto: Alex Mertz/Unsplash

Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Seattle.

Rideshare surge pricing during Seattle shooting sparks council backlash

Councilmember Alex Pedersen wrote a letter to Lyft and Uber regarding their price surging policies in emergency situations.

Read the full story on KING5.

People with SNAP benefits in Seattle will now be able to get groceries from Amazon

People in the greater Seattle area who receive benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program can now use their benefits to shop for groceries online on Amazon.

Read the full story on SeattlePI .

Family of 9-year-old boy hurt in Seattle shooting thanks the community

A 9-year-old boy named Judah was shot in the femur while walking with his family through downtown Seattle.

Read the full story on KING5.

Pot shops group up in unincorporated King County

A report found the retailers are not distributing around the county.

Read the full story on Seattle Weekly.

Businesses reconsidering future in downtown Seattle over crime

Andrea Raetzer wonders if last week’s mass shooting at Third and Pine is the reason why Steepologie Teas is awfully quiet.

Read the full story on Q13FOX.


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