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Seattle officials to host virtual briefings on public safety ahead of FIFA World Cup

Seattle officials to host virtual briefings on public safety ahead of FIFA World Cup

May 19, 2026
The catastrophe continues: Seattle protest to Pike Place Market brings attention to Nakba anniversary

The catastrophe continues: Seattle protest to Pike Place Market brings attention to Nakba anniversary

May 18, 2026
UW students rally against anti-trans TPUSA event after Juniper Blessing’s murder

UW students rally against anti-trans TPUSA event after Juniper Blessing’s murder

May 16, 2026
WA J6ers, including those running for elected office, to host insurrection propaganda event on May 17

WA J6ers, including those running for elected office, to host insurrection propaganda event on May 17

May 15, 2026
What do we know about the UW stabbing suspect, Christopher Michael Leahy?

What do we know about the UW stabbing suspect, Christopher Michael Leahy?

May 14, 2026
  • Epstein Files: Victim’s journal

    Epstein Files: Victim’s journal
    February 9, 2026

    By Hannah Saunders A new batch of the Epstein Files was released last week, and TtS has continued to sift through hundreds of documents, including excerpts from a victim’s journal and related emails. In her journal, the victim started out by saying she gave birth…

    Continue reading →: Epstein Files: Victim’s journal
  • Redmond Pride evaporates for Pride on the Eastside growth

    Redmond Pride evaporates for Pride on the Eastside growth
    February 5, 2026

    By Hannah Saunders For the past four years, Redmond Pride has been a focal event for the Eastside’s LGBTQIA+ community, but the event has outgrown the space in Downtown Park. Redmond Pride is relaunching in Kirkland this fall as Pride Across the Bridge (PAB) Pride.…

    Continue reading →: Redmond Pride evaporates for Pride on the Eastside growth
  • Washington House Community Safety Committee meeting recap: deferred bill, relief for survivors, immigration enforcement

    Washington House Community Safety Committee meeting recap: deferred bill, relief for survivors, immigration enforcement
    February 4, 2026

    By Hannah Saunders The February 3 House Community Safety Committee meeting pushed two bills forward but deferred one many Washingtonians were keeping their eyes on: House Bill 2641. It would have prevented law enforcement agencies from hiring certain federal employees, and although it will not…

    Continue reading →: Washington House Community Safety Committee meeting recap: deferred bill, relief for survivors, immigration enforcement
  • Washingtonians rally outside of Olympia Capitol for anti-Trans initiatives

    Washingtonians rally outside of Olympia Capitol for anti-Trans initiatives
    February 4, 2026

    By Hannah Saunders In support of two citizens initiatives that target Transgender students, Washingtonians gathered outside of the state Capitol building on February 3. Led by conservative political group Let’s Go Washington, IL26-001 and IL26-638 are expected to reach the November ballot. TtS previously reported…

    Continue reading →: Washingtonians rally outside of Olympia Capitol for anti-Trans initiatives
  • Trump RX website fails to launch

    Trump RX website fails to launch
    February 4, 2026

    By Hannah Saunders The cumbersome economy has Americans struggling to afford basic necessities, including lifesaving health care. Last year, Trump promised to launch TrumpRX.gov, which would act as a cost-cutting measure for prescription medication. It was meant to go live in January, but is still…

    Continue reading →: Trump RX website fails to launch
  • Privately-owned detention centers may face hefty fines for DOH denial

    Privately-owned detention centers may face hefty fines for DOH denial
    February 2, 2026

    By Hannah Saunders The Northwest Detention Center (NWDC), located in Tacoma, may face hefty fines for denying the Washington Department of Health (DOH) inspectors entry under Senate Bill 6286, as health and safety conditions in the facility worsen. The immigration prison holds about 1,575 people,…

    Continue reading →: Privately-owned detention centers may face hefty fines for DOH denial
  • ‘Say No to ICE’ protest outside of Seattle’s downtown Target

    ‘Say No to ICE’ protest outside of Seattle’s downtown Target
    January 31, 2026

    Photos by Patty Tang During Seattle’s mass strike on January 30, community members took to protesting outside of downtown’s Target store to demand that it says ‘no to ICE.’ Seattle protesters demanded that the retail giant sever ties with federal immigration enforcement. Standing in solidarity…

    Continue reading →: ‘Say No to ICE’ protest outside of Seattle’s downtown Target
  • Community members demand protection from ICE at Tacoma City Council meeting

    Community members demand protection from ICE at Tacoma City Council meeting
    January 31, 2026

    By Hannah Saunders Photos by Form and Gaze Protesters took to the streets of Tacoma on January 27 to demand that ICE be kicked out of the city. While a crowd rallied outside of the city council chambers, holding signs that said “STOP THE DEPORTATIONS!”…

    Continue reading →: Community members demand protection from ICE at Tacoma City Council meeting
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🚨Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) kidnapped Alex, a Washington resident, who was on a flotilla delivering aid to Gaza. This was an illegal kidnapping conducted in international waters. Protesters gathered together on May 17 at Fisher Pavilion to commemorate the 78th anniversary of the Nakba before marching over a mile through downtown Seattle ending at Pike Place Market. Several activist and labor groups, including Nidal, Amazon Worker Intifada, and Seattle Against War hosted the event, and speakers tied the historical displacement of Palestinians to the ongoing genocide in Gaza: the Nakba never ended. "UW PRIORITIES: Hosing off chalk Things are happening this week! Juniper Blessing. Seattle's rally and march to honor Palestinians and the Nakba– 78 years and counting– has kicked off
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