Seattle Scream

26 November 2068 Issue 36

Lone Star loses Metroplex contract! Knight Errant Seattle Police in 2069
After the sixth round of tightly contested -and controversialbidding, the new Metroplex policing contract has been awarded to Knight Errant. As of 1 July 2069, KE will assume full responsibility for Metroplex policing and safety for the next decade with an option to renew for a further fifteen. Lone Star officials expressed deep regret on losing the policing contract, Lone Star and Seattle have a long history together and we will be sorry to no longer be serving the Metroplex community. Knight Errant is honored by the trust shown by the Seattle Metroplex and we will work closely with Lone Star to ensure a smooth and safe transition of public safety, said Able Mayer who will be leading KE team in Seattle. Seattlites are expected to see KE patrols familiarizing themselves with the city starting in early 2069. A small number of LSSeattle personnel will be given the opportunity to transfer to the new KE force but actual numbers are as of yet unknown. Most of the civilian contractors who work with LS are expected to transition their services with minimal trouble. A new face for the Seattle police is long overdue, said Olga Quoth of ORC. While Lone Stars record in metahuman relations has improved, they are far from perfect.
The Metroplex council stated that the service guarantees by Knight Errant were what swung the bid but KE also highly discounted their first year billing which will save the Metroplex 17.2 million for the 69-70 FY.

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Seattle Prepares for the Winter Holidays

The Seattle Metroplex moves into full Winter Wonderland mode as the holidays approach. The Mayor will light the civic tree in downtown on 1 Dec at a ceremony attended by civic leaders from across the Metroplex and the Vice President.
Downtown is already alight with decorations as are various neighborhoods across Seattle. Charity drives are starting across Seattle to help out during this happy season. Rebel Entertainment is sponsoring the first major charity concert on Sunday, the proceeds from which will go to Metroplex schools and students. Touristville begins its Holiday Festival on December 1st complete with evening parades and a craft fair. This year features a market of Native American Arts and Craft featuring artists from all through the Americas with an emphasis on artists and craft-workers from the First Nations.

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Human-First Terrorists Gas Apartment Building

A Renton apartment building was the scene of some of the worst acts of racial violence in years when a canister of sarin gas was released into the apartment complex at 1212 Olympic Drive. The gas quickly overcame the tenant in the room it was released into and he was announced DOA at Seattle Mercy. A call to the emergency services around when the attack began allowed for an organized response and only one person, a male ork, was killed. The other tenants escaped avoiding serious exposure. My poor, poor boy, said the victims mother. He was just getting his life together. He had such a bright future. The building sprinkler system was activated when someone tripped the fire alarm to alert people, said Fire Department Investigator Emily Rose-Ibarra. That slowed the spread of the gas.

Return of Runner Chic?

At the Seattle Winter Fashion Show, spearheaded by Otto Biminis new range saw a return to the Runner Chic look last popular in the 50s. Critics were wowed by Biminis presentation at the show including -it was claimed- actual shadowrunners on the catwalk but the clothes themselves have met with more of a mixed reception. The eccentric Bimini has long been rumored to have ties with the Shadowrunning community but he has never been accused of criminal activities.

Seattle Stress to play the Moscow Red Blood

The Seattle Stress Premier Combat Soccer League team plays against the up and coming Moscow Red Blood at the Omnidome on Friday. An exhibition game by the Seattle High School Soccer AllStars will proceed the match.