Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Seattle.
‘Vehicle ranching’ in Seattle: Inside the underground market of renting RVs to homeless people
Seattle's underground, unregulated market finds itself targeted by the mayor.
Read the full story on The Seattle Times.
Seattle councilmember Lorena Gonzalez announces bid for state attorney general
Lorena Gonzalez is running for Washington state attorney general, regardless of the future plans of current AG Bob Ferguson.
Read the full story on KING5.
Tech worker's 'toilets' to the homeless helps cut down on Seattle waste
SEATTLE – Seattle Tech worker Mark Lloyd has become sort of a familiar face for the homeless community, filling a need so simple that most don’t even think twice about it. Finding a place to go to the bathroom is a daily struggle for the homeless, and one Lloyd is attempting to fill with popup tents complete with makeshift toilets inside.
Read the full story on KOMO News .
Man still missing after 2 weeks, may be in downtown Seattle
A 72-year-old man first reported missing last month still has not been found and may be wandering around downtown Seattle, police say. The missing man, identified as Michael Hayes, hasn't been seen since July 26. Anyone who spots him or who knows of his whereabouts is urged to call 911 or speak with an officer immediately. Hayes is described as a white male standing about 6-feet-2-inches tall and weighing about 170 pounds.
Read the full story on KOMO News .
Protesters rally outside Seattle ICE offices
Hundreds of protesters rallied outside Seattle’s downtown ICE offices Thursday. The rally is part of a nationwide campaign called "Never Again is Now," organized by Jews and allies who are protesting against ICE detainment and deportation of undocumented immigrants. A group of about a dozen demonstrators made their way into the building, up to the 29th floor, where they blocked the ICE offices. But soon they discovered the office was closed for the day.
Read the full story on KOMO News .
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