Seattle/ Community & Society
Published on June 11, 2020
Top Seattle news: Trump tweets at mayor, governor; police banned from schools; morePhoto: Johan Bos/Pexels

Missed the most recent top news in Seattle? Read on for everything you need to know.

‘Take back your city’ from protesters, Trump tells Seattle mayor

The president tweeted that Mayor Jenny Durkan and Gov. Jay Inslee were being taunted by protesters. Some demonstrators have used barricades to occupy several city blocks.

Read the full story on The New York Times.

Seattle bans police officers from schools

School leaders are booting officers off Seattle campuses for a year while the district reevaluates its partnership with the Police Department.

Read the full story on The Washington Times.

Seattle Mariners select Georgia RHP Emerson Hancock with 6th pick in 2020 MLB Draft

The Seattle Mariners on Wednesday selected right-handed pitcher Emerson Hancock out of the University of Georgia with the sixth overall pick in the 2020 MLB Draft.

Read the full story on SeattlePI .

Seattle considers replacing cracked bridge with tunnel

City leaders have discussed replacing the West Seattle Bridge with a tunnel or more traditional bridge options after engineers discovered growing infrastructure cracks in March. 

Read the full story on MySanAntonio.


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