Seattle June 1, 2021 Seattle's $700M 'woke' waterfront may backfire, critics warn For 66 years, Seattle’s downtown was separated from its waterfront by a hulking, double-decker viaduct. When it was blown up in 2019 over earthquake-safety concerns, the possibilities seemed endless. Now, construction is well underway on a 26-block, $700 million waterfront park. It promises to be an open space with stunning views of the Puget Sound and an agenda aimed at dismantling racism.
Seattle May 30, 2021 Seattle police arrest at least 4 protesters during downtown march Protest marches in downtown Seattle led to at least four arrests on Saturday, the Seattle Police Department said.
Seattle May 30, 2021 Seattle police shut down massive beach party amid fights, arrests Police shut down a massive party at a beach in West Seattle on Saturday night after multiple fights broke out and at least two arrests were made.
Seattle May 27, 2021 Seattle's interim police chief demotes commander over tussle with protester that led to riot last summer Seattle’s interim police chief on Wednesday demoted an assistant chief in connection with a skirmish with an umbrella-wielding protester that led police to declare a riot last summer.
ӣƵ Flash May 25, 2021 Parents outraged as Seattle elementary school near homeless encampment faces break-in, lockdowns Parents are expressing their outrage after a Seattle elementary school, located only a few feet from a homeless encampment, experienced a break-in and multiple lockdowns.
Airlines May 20, 2021 ‘Unruly’ passenger causes American Airlines flight to stop in Seattle An American Airlines flight headed to Dallas was diverted this week because of an “unruly” passenger.
Washington May 17, 2021 Washington's King County to divert $100M in coronavirus rescue money for homeless housing Despite spending hundreds of millions of dollars and taking hundreds of people off the streets and out of overnight shelters, the number of homeless people in Seattle seems to be growing. It’s estimated at around 12,000 people. Now, the King County executive finds himself flush with federal money to spend any way he wants on the homelessness problem.
Health May 6, 2021 E. coli sends 6 children to hospital in Washington state An investigation is underway after seven children in Washington state were recently sickened with a toxin-producing E. coli, public health officials announced Wednesday.
Seattle May 5, 2021 Man fatally shot in Seattle's 'CHOP' autonomous zone was 'left to die' by first responders, report says Loved ones of a man who was fatally shot in Seattle’s autonomous zone plan to sue the City of Seattle, King County and Washington State arguing that local paramedics left him "to die," according to a recent report.
Seattle May 5, 2021 Seattle bar's repeated COVID-19 violations lead to shut down Public Health – Seattle & King County has suspended the license of a restaurant in Seattle after it says management defied the state’s COVID-19 guidelines.
Seattle May 1, 2021 May Day protest: 14 arrested in Seattle after peaceful protest gives way to clashes Seattle Police announced the arrests of at least 14 people after unpermitted demonstrations marking May Day descended into violent confrontations stemming from a group dressed in black that traveled around the city’s downtown area towards the Cal Anderson Park, according to a report.