http://kplu.org en http://kplu.org/post/crisis-center-mentally-unstable-opposed-neighbors <p>A diversion program intended to keep drug abusers and troubled mentally ill people out of hospitals and jails has run into opposition.&nbsp; Neighbors of a proposed new facility in Seattle don’t want it.&nbsp; They say the "Jackson Park" area between Rainier Valley and the Central District already has enough challenges and has become a dumping ground.&nbsp;</p> Thu, 20 Jan 2011 15:34:54 +0000 Keith Seinfeld 569 at http://kplu.org http://kplu.org/post/after-dog-electrocuted-seattle-finds-three-faulty-streetlights <p>Seattle City Light inspectors have discovered potentially dangerous voltage present in three streetlights, a situation under scrutiny since a <a href="http://kplu.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net/post/dog-electrocuted-seattle-sidewalk">dog was electrocuted Thanksgiving Day </a>on Queen Anne. "Sammy" was on a walk with his owner when he stepped on a metal plate cover at the base of a streetlight on Queen Anne Avenue.&nbsp;</p><p>The lights have been shut off to the three lights until repairs can be made.</p> Wed, 15 Dec 2010 21:44:30 +0000 KPLU News Staff 373 at http://kplu.org After dog electrocuted, Seattle finds three faulty streetlights