June 11, 2020 Seattle autonomous zone 'leader' denies acting like 'warlord' in 'no cop, co-op' A group of rogue protesters who have taken over downtown Seattle, creating a six-block autonomous zone made up of armed citizen patrols, is reportedly infighting as a lack of clear leadership is fracturing the group’s attempt to get a stranglehold on the city.
June 11, 2020 What do the Seattle protesters who have seized their own 'autonomous zone' want? Seattle protesters currently occupying a six-block "cop free zone” that includes a shuttered precinct are now demanding things like free college and rent control in their push for police reform following George Floyd’s death.
June 11, 2020 Seattle 'autonomous zone' has armed guards, local businesses being threatened with extortion, police say The Seattle Police Department is working to forge negotiations with the leaders of a self-declared autonomous zone that includes a now-closed police precinct, as police say they receive reports of armed guards and potential extortion in the region.
June 11, 2020 Uncle Sam billboard in Washington state called ‘racist,’ targeted for removal: reports The billboard with the picture of Uncle Sam has been up in Washington state for more than 50 years. But now more than 75,000 online petitioners want the sign taken down, claiming many of the jokes posted on it are racist -- or otherwise insensitive to some community members.
June 11, 2020 Washington state man shows up at estranged wife’s workplace, kills her boyfriend and himself A man showed up at a hospital in Washington state this week and fatally shot himself -- after firing numerous shots at the boyfriend of his estranged wife, killing him, authorities said.
June 10, 2020 Washington Gov. Inslee announces new investigation into black man's death in Tacoma police custody Due to a conflict of interest with the local prosecutor, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has announced a new independent investigation into the death of Manuel Ellis, a black man who called out “I can’t breathe” before dying in police custody in Tacoma in March.
June 10, 2020 Chokeholds, tear gas, rubber bullets: What police tactics have been outlawed by cities in wake of George Floyd's death? In the wake of George Floyd's death, dozens of police departments across the nation have taken steps to implement reforms for officers.
June 10, 2020 Seattle protesters storm City Hall, demand mayor resign after driving police out of area, declaring autonomous zone Hundreds of protesters stormed Seattle's City Hall on Tuesday night calling for the mayor to resign, just days after the nearby police precinct boarded up and removed blockades from the streets to allow protesters to march freely to the area of Capitol Hill.
June 8, 2020 Man shot after suspect drives car through crowd of protesters in Seattle, authorities say A suspect is in custody after he reportedly drove his car into a crowd of protesters in Seattle on Sunday night, police said. At least one person was shot during the incident, authorities added.
June 6, 2020 Seattle bans tear gas for 30 days amid George Floyd protests Seattle’s mayor and police chief announced they’ve agreed to ban the use of tear gas to disperse protesters for 30 days amid ongoing demonstrations after the death of George Floyd.