A city of 'high ideals:' What's at stake for Seattle in the 2020 election? ‘Sometimes boomtowns end up as ghost towns.’ Kim Malcolm
The evolution of the Seattle protests “If ever there's been a climate for change politically, now is it. We got nothing but time and disappointment to just fuel it.” Esmy Jimenez
104 students test positive for coronavirus on UW’s Greek Row The Greek community at the University of Washington Seattle campus is undergoing another wave of Covid-19 as 104 students test positive for the virus. Esmy Jimenez
Rahwa Ogbe Keshi Habte, Seattle community organizer, dies at 42 Rahwa Ogbe Keshi Habte was an organizer, chef, artist, entrepreneur, and beloved leader in the Seattle community. She passed away on August 28, 2020 at the age of 42. Esmy Jimenez
Election recall fever hits Seattle politics First, five Seattleites filed a petition to recall Mayor Durkan over her handling of police violence during this year’s protests. Now other elected officials in Seattle are targets. David Hyde
‘People forget how much power we have.’ A Seattle protester moves further left "There are people who have finally recovered from their injuries after the first time being tear gassed and beaten by the police. And they're pissed because they ended up with a hospital bill and those cops ended up with overtime." Esmy Jimenez
Man loses job after launching 'Recall Sawant' drive Earlier this week Ernie Lou and a group of other Capitol Hill residents filed a formal petition with King County to recall Seattle council member Kshama Sawant. By the end of the week he lost a job because of it. David Hyde
Oregon Gov. Says Federal Officers Will Begin Phased Withdrawal From Portland Oregon Gov. Kate Brown called the federal agents sent to Portland acted as "an occupying force & brought violence." Brown says federal officers will leave starting Thursday. Brakkton Booker
Tear Gas Fired On Protesters Again During Overnight Protests In Portland Federal agents fired tear gas after hundreds gathered for the 60th day of demonstrations following the killing of George Floyd. Police said they found Molotov cocktails and loaded rifle magazines. Brakkton Booker
Police Declare Riots At Portland And Seattle Protests; 1 Killed In Austin A man carrying an AK-47 was shot and killed in Austin. Police in Seattle and Portland declared that the gatherings had become riots. Matthew S. Schwartz
