World Jun 26 Watch 5:42 News Wrap: Seattle protesters block crews from clearing ‘occupied zone’ In our news wrap Friday, city crews in Seattle tried to clear away protesters’ so-called “occupied zone” but were blocked when demonstrators chanted their resistance and lay down in front of heavy equipment. Police stood by but did not intervene.
Nation Jun 26 Demonstrators resist as crews arrive at Seattle protest zone Crews arrived with heavy equipment arrived early Friday at Seattle’s “occupied” protest zone, apparently ready to dismantle barriers set up by demonstrators, but halted work when demonstrators resisted, including by lying on top of some of the makeshift structures. By Associated Press
Nation Jun 16 Seattle police pledge to protect occupied zone A festival-like atmosphere has emerged in the area, now called the “Capitol Hill Occupied Protest,” with participants painting a Black Lives Matter mural on the street and planting a community garden. By Associated Press
Nation Jun 11 Trump pushes back as protesters stake out ‘an autonomous zone’ in Seattle Trump tweeted that anarchists had taken over the city and told Gov. Jay Inslee and Mayor Jenny Durkan, "Take back your city NOW. If you don't do it, I will."… By Ted Warren, Associated Press