Former President Trump during Tuesday's debate said protesters "took over a big percentage of the city of Seattle," a reference to the 2020 Capitol Hill Organized Protest (CHOP). He also asked, "When are those people going to be prosecuted?"
While the protest area's precise boundaries fluctuated, it generally covered about six city blocks. And, while authorities didn't charge people with crimes solely for occupying the area, some charges were filed over violent acts and property crime that occurred there. (Seattle Times)
🪧 Hundreds of Boeing machinists walked off the job in Everett yesterday to protest a proposed new contract that is up for a vote today.
If the machinists reject the tentative contract, they could go on strike as soon as tomorrow. (KOMO)
📚 Highline Public Schools south of Seattle plans to restart classes today, after closing schools for three days because of a possible cyberattack. (KING 5)
