June 15, 2020 Seattle police chief has 'epiphany' while still locked out of precinct Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best on Sunday announced she had an "epiphany" that "policing will never be the same" following national outcry over the death of George Floyd, as her department remains locked out of the East Precinct.
June 14, 2020 Confusion reigns as Seattle's seized six blocks known as CHAZ purportedly changes name to CHOP: 'We're not trying to secede' Confusion erupted over the weekend in the six blocks of downtown Seattle seized by protesters as some seek to change the name of the self-proclaimed Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone (or CHAZ) to the Capitol Hill Organized (or Occupied) Protest (CHOP).
June 14, 2020 Black organizers in Seattle autonomous zone doubt sincerity of white protesters Inside Seattle’s self-proclaimed autonomous zone, black organizers have expressed doubt over the sincerity of white protesters, as the commandeered six blocks have transformed into a festival-like scene with many snapping selfies in front of murals of men and women killed by police.
June 13, 2020 Rudy Giuliani blasts Democrat-led states following George Floyd protests While appearing on "Watters' World" Saturday, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani ripped liberal leadership for situations like in Seattle -- where protesters have taken over six blocks -- and the destruction in many major cities following the death of George Floyd.
June 13, 2020 Seattle police chief wants to retake precinct in occupied CHAZ 'as soon as possible' Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best said she wants to retake the police precinct in the self-declared "Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone," or "CHAZ," “as soon as possible.”
June 13, 2020 Head of Seattle Police Guild warns 'CHAZ' could 'metastasize across the country' Seattle Police Officers Guild President Mike Solan warned about the need for strong political leaders as the no-police zone in his city could be replicated in others.
June 13, 2020 Seattle police chief and mayor at loggerheads over handling of George Floyd protests, autonomous area Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan and police chief Carmen Best remain at odds over the city's handling of a newly established "Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone."
June 13, 2020 Judge bans Seattle police from using tear gas, pepper spray amidst ongoing protests A judge ruled in favor of a Black Lives Matter group on Friday, banning Seattle police from using tear gas, pepper spray and flash-bang devices to disperse crowds at protests.
June 13, 2020 Seattle man, 70, beats coronavirus -- then gets $1.1M hospital bill, report says Coronavirus nearly killed Michael Flor. After he got out of the hospital following a 62-day stay, the bill he received nearly killed him too.
June 13, 2020 CNN correspondent contradicts network's own report that armed protesters had no presence in CHAZ CNN is offering conflicting reports about whether or not the protesters who have declared the territory of CHAZ are armed, as pointed by a former CNN producer.