Seattle Now Saturday Special: Record high cases in King County eviction court, butterflies are breeding in the Puget Sound, and a local company’s Korean Rice Wine
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Jun 7, 2025 King County is grappling with a rising eviction crisis, revealing the struggles of low-income tenants in securing legal aid. Meanwhile, conservationists are working hard to save the endangered Taylor's checkerspot butterfly through innovative breeding techniques. Additionally, a local brewing company is on a mission to introduce Korean rice wine, makgeolli, to a wider audience, blending cultural heritage with modern tastes. As these stories unfold, they highlight both pressing social issues and the beauty of environmental and cultural revival.
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Tenant Evicted Without Legal Aid
- Jessica Mitchell Butler was evicted without an attorney after waiting months on a legal aid waitlist.
- She felt defeated and unheard in court representing herself against her landlord.
Evictions Outpace Legal Aid Resources
- Eviction filings in King County have nearly doubled compared to 2019, overwhelming legal aid capacity.
- Demand for tenant attorneys outpaces available resources, causing long waitlists and court delays.
Inmates Raise Endangered Butterflies
- Inmates at Mission Creek Correction Center raise endangered Taylor's checkerspot butterflies as part of a conservation effort.
- Butterfly technician Trista Eggley finds caring for them fulfilling and a path for personal healing.