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Protests labeled “No Kings” will occur in Seattle this weekend, with a rally planned at Cal Anderson Park before a march to the Seattle Center. Various local groups, including Seattle Indivisible, are involved in the demonstrations amid heightened tensions surrounding immigration enforcement protests and police responses.
Hundreds of anti-ICE protesters marched in Seattle, leading to tensions as some individuals threw fireworks and rocks at police. The demonstration followed previous protests where American flags were burned, resulting in two arrests. Police ordered the crowd to disperse as a dumpster fire was extinguished nearby.
Members of the Pierce County Deputy Sheriff's Guild overwhelmingly rejected a proposed 10% pay increase over three years, citing insufficient competitiveness with regional agencies, particularly Tacoma Police. Guild President Shaun Darby warned that deputies are leaving for better-paying positions, with Tacoma offering salaries approximately 30% higher. County Executive Ryan Mello defended the offer as competitive but acknowledged ongoing negotiations.
Seattle police arrested a shooting suspect after two individuals were injured at the intersection of 2nd Avenue and James Street. An adult woman suffered a critical head injury, while a 52-year-old man sustained a leg injury but is in stable condition. Both victims were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment.
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The King County Council unanimously called for John Wilson, the County Assessor and executive candidate, to resign amid stalking and harassment allegations from his ex-partner. Wilson, who seeks to bring a conservative perspective to the executive race, has denied the claims and remains in the election despite the council's demands.
Council members in Seattle demand the resignation of Wilson, a candidate for King County Assessor and Executive, due to allegations of stalking. The controversy has galvanized the conservative radio audience in Seattle.
Two elderly women died when a transport bus reversed into a smoking shelter at a senior living facility in downtown Seattle. The incident occurred yesterday, prompting police to investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident.
Seattle will see protests organized by "No Kings" in response to ongoing federal immigration enforcement clashes. A rally is planned for Cal Anderson Park on June 11, 2025. This demonstration highlights growing tensions surrounding immigration policies in the region.
Seattle Reign FC Forward Jordyn Huitema experienced a terrifying home invasion on May 1, when burglars broke into her Mercer Island home while she was alone. The suspects, believed to be part of a larger trend targeting pro-athletes, managed to disable her phone during the break-in, leading to a harrowing struggle for Huitema to call 911. Authorities have charged 21-year-old Earl Riley in connection with multiple burglaries of athletes' homes and expect to file additional charges.