Week In Review
Week in Review: Amazon, SPD, and kids
Nov 3, 2023
Political analyst Joni Balter, Insider's Katherine Long, and The Seattle Times' Claudia Rowe discuss topics such as Amazon's secret pricing algorithm, the impact of restrictive abortion laws, rise in antidepressant usage among young adults, challenges in the foster care system, and more. They also share heartwarming and funny moments from the week and discuss Seattle's ranking as the 12th rattiest city in the country.
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- The closure of the downtown PCC Co-op supermarket in Seattle is attributed to financial losses and an unfavorable long-term viability outlook, reflecting the challenges faced by empty office spaces in the city.
- Seattle has implemented a new policy for the police department, limiting the use of ruses or lying in their work, which is seen by some as a positive step to rebuild trust with the community, but others argue that lying should not be part of the investigative process as it can lead to false confessions and wrongful convictions.
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PCC co-op supermarket closing in downtown due to financial losses
The downtown PCC co-op supermarket, located at the corner of fourth and union, is closing due to financial losses. Despite a supportive landlord and favorable store conditions, the store has remained unprofitable, and the losses pose a significant risk to the co-op's long-term viability. The closure is scheduled for January 31, 2024. The expansion strategy pursued by PCC before the pandemic, along with the decision by Amazon not to take space in the Rainier Tower building where the store is located, contributed to the financial struggles. While some may argue that downtown's crime and homelessness problems impacted the store, others believe it was a result of other factors.
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