King County is facing a growing crisis with the influx of migrants making their way to cities that do not have the infrastructure to handle with them. Jay Inslee may not want to admit it publicly but – reportedly – he is admitting it privately. Last week, Inslee held a closed meeting with mayors from King County’s largest cities, including Seattle, Bellevue, and Kent, to discuss how the state could assist with the growing number of migrants. Inslee sought to understand the mayors’ needs and how the state could help manage the increasing number of asylum seekers.

The meeting was intended to be discreet – likely because Inslee does not want to admit there is a serious problem at our southern border. And he wasn’t alone in wanting to maintain discretion. Reportedly, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell made every effort to keep the meeting off the public radar by personally contacting the mayors.

This meeting coincided with raised security concerns over a Venezuelan gang’s infiltration into a King County encampment. And, recently, over 100 migrants at Riverton Park United Methodist Church were told to vacate but faced no enforcement. Additionally, the meeting came as activists and migrants have occupied public spaces demanding financial support, leading to arrests and disruptions at city council meetings. Read more at The Postmillennial.

The consequences of Seattle’s anti-law enforcement/pro-criminal policies are still rolling in. According to a recent report, the Seattle Police Department (SPD) is experiencing the lowest staffing levels since 1958. The SPD has thus far lost 38 officers, while only hiring or rehiring 15 officers this year. With more expected departures and nearly a third of the force eligible for retirement, the city projects losing 94 officers by the year’s end and only projects to hire or rehire 34 officers. Currently, Seattle now has just 848 deployable officers. In stark contrast, on January 1, 1958, there were 918 deployable officers despite a much smaller population and lower crime rates.

Meanwhile, Seattle continues to struggle with crime. Businesses across the city face frequent break-ins, theft, and vandalism – and that’s just what we know. Many crimes go unreported. Former SPD Chief Adrian Diaz has acknowledged that unreported property crimes skew data allowing out-of-touch politicians to claim Seattle is thriving amidst a wave of business closures and cheap downtown real estate sales. Read more at KTTH.

Former GOP Congressman George Nethercutt passed away on June 14th. Nethercutt gained national attention in 1994 when he, a Republican, defeated House Speaker Tom Foley in Washington’s 5th congressional district. Nethercutt is known for his genuine kindness and exemplary character. The Washington Policy Center recently honored his life and legacy in a heartfelt remembrance. Read the tribute here.

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