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Anti-ICE protest in Seattle turns tense as fireworks, rocks thrown at police
SEATTLE — Hundreds of anti-ICE protestors marched from Cal Anderson Park to the Henry M. Jackson Federal building in downtown Seattle Wednesday evening. RELATED: Anti-ICE protesters burn American flags at Seattle federal building At 10:03 p.m.,...
Carnegie grant will expand English language programs at the Seattle Public Library
Seattle Public Library has six Carnegies in its network, including the recently renovated Green Lake Branch. The Seattle Public Library (SPL) will significantly increase its free English language learning programs over the next two years, thanks...

800 Athletes from all over the Globe to participate in “Dubai P”o” Bodybuilding Championship, qualifying for Mr. Olympia
(MENAFN- Dubaisc) The Emirate of Dubai is preparing to h“st “Dub”i Pro” Bodybuilding Championship, qualifying for the Finals of Mr. Olympia 2025, from 20th to 22nd June 2025 at Sheikh Saeed Hall 1 in Dubai World Trade Center The Championship is...

'DUMPSTER FIRE is Their State Flower' : Riots Move up the West Coast and Into Seattle
As leftists are busy trying to destroy Los Angeles, that same sentiment has made its way up the west coast and into Seattle. While it's not exactly surprising, these areas are known for being pretty far left, it is still noteworthy. Seattle —...

Storm 94, Lynx 84: Seattle’s Offensive Rain Storm Drowns Win Streak
Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images Game Story The Minnesota Lynx entered Climate Pledge Arena with a perfect 9-0 regular season record which included a 3-0 Commissioner’s Cup mark. Meanwhile, the Seattle Storm sat at just 5-4 on the season, but...

WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Gunfire confirmed in Alki, Fairmount Park; plus, peeping report
Three reports in West Seattle Crime Watch: GUNFIRE: Police have received reports of possible gunfire in three different areas in the past hour and a half, and just confirmed two. First, police found one casing near Fauntleroy/Findlay. Second, they...

Soldotna restaurant owner detained by ICE in Washington state, despite Alaska judge’s order releasing him from custody
Lawyers for a Soldotna restaurant owner detained in Washington state on federal immigration charges have asked a judge to dismiss the case, arguing his detention violates a court order releasing him pending trial. Francisco Rodriguez-Rincon was...

Protesters arrested after fire, vandalism break out during Seattle rally to end ICE raids
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) arrested protesters and issued a dispersal order after the downtown Seattle federal building was tagged with “Abolish ICE” and a dumpster fire broke out in the middle of the intersection of 2nd Avenue and Marion...

Updated: Locally: Washington State names Josh Graetz new women's tennis coach
Washington State University Director of Athletics Anne McCoy announced Friday that Josh Graetz has been named the Cougars’ head women’s tennis coach. “We are thrilled to have Josh leading our women’s tennis program,” McCoy said in a school...
Harrell proposes overhaul of Seattle's design review process
Subscriber content preview June 12, 2025 The number of projects subject to design review could be reduced by up to 40% a year. The proposed reforms would permanently exempt affordable housing projects, like Mercy Housing’s Othello Plaza, from...

Ex-Washington state worker claims she was fired over school board vote on trans athletes
A former director at Washington state’s schools agency alleges the state superintendent fired her after she voted as a local school board member in support of barring trans girls from competing in girls’ sports. Darby Kaikkonen filed suit last...

'Seattle needs help': Mayoral candidate ready to leave doctor's office for city office
The August primary for the election of Seattle mayor is fast approaching, and one candidate, a medical doctor with zero prior political experience, believes he’s just what the city needs. “I think that it actually is partially my medical...

Erica Wheeler helps Seattle Storm hand Minnesota Lynx first loss
This felt personal. Storm guard Erica Wheeler buried her face in her jersey and wiped away tears during a postgame interview after draining a dagger three-pointer in the final minutes to secure a 94-84 victory and give the Minnesota Lynx their...
Australian punter Michael Dickson signs mammoth new $25m contract with Seattle Seahawks
His coach described him as a “weapon” and NFL punter Michael Dickson has elevated himself among Australia’s highest-earning sportspeople after signing a monster $25 million contract extension, declaring he’s “only half way” into his career.

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Protesters dispersed in 'ICE OUT' protest in downtown Seattle

Fire breaks out at 'ICE OUT' protest in downtown Seattle

2 shot, suspect arrested in Seattle shooting

New apprenticeship program boosts Washington State Ferries workforce
PORT TOWNSEND – Above the ruckus of the ferry’s car deck, the chattering of passengers pressed up against windows and the thrum of engines, Adam Knutsen watched the sea unfold from a place few ever get to stand. The “bridge,” where the ferry’s...

Opinion: A win-win for Washington state
Nancy Churchill explains why Washington state is no longer united in spirit Nancy Churchill Dangerous Rhetoric Forming a more perfect union? Washington state is no longer united in spirit. One part of the state governs, while the other is...