Tom Brock is a weekend content editor for KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM and MyNorthwest.com.
“No Kings” protests in Portland Saturday were followed by incidents of property destruction and the city’s police bureau declaring an “unlawful assembly”. KOIN-TV reports that around 7:00 p.m., following a day of peaceful protests, hundreds of people gathered at the city’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility and broke down the facility’s front gate.
Law enforcement officers reportedly used pepper balls from locations atop the ICE facility in attempts to control the crowd.KOIN-TV reported there were no visible signs of tear gas being deployed. Last week, an appeals court blocked a ruling limiting federal agents’ use of tear gas outside ICE facilities during protests. The reversal of the tear gas ban had some people who live near the Portland ICE facility concerned, since many reported experiencing health issues from chemical munitions.At 10:21 p.m., the Portland Police Bureau posted it would issued an audio statement, due to unlawful activity.“This is Portland Police. To those near South Moody and South Bancroft, this has been declared an unlawful assembly. The area near South Moody and South Bancroft is now closed. “All persons must immediately leave the area by traveling to the north on Moody or East on Bancroft. You shall obey all laws and pedestrian control devices. “Failure to adhere to this order may subject you to citation or arrest. If necessary, crowd control measures, including impact munitions or other physical force may also be used if justified by law.Clashes continued well into the night between protesters and law enforcement officers at the ICE facility in Portland. ensure the event remains a safe and lawful gathering and that any observed criminal behavior could lead to arrests.The events took place after a series of “No Kings” rallies in Portland and surrounding neighborhoods Saturday. They were among hundreds of nationwide demonstrations against President Donald Trump, including those in Seattle and other Puget Sound-area communities. The behavior of participants in those daytime demonstrations, which drew tens of thousands of people, was much more calm and family-friendly."No Kings" protests in Portland Saturday were followed by incidents of property destruction and the city's police department declaring an"unlawful assembly".Tacoma police are investigating a deadly shooting: two females shot in the south part of town on E. 91st, about two blocks east of Pacific Avenue. ‘A lot of votes may not count’: Supreme Court appears ready to upend WA mail-in ballot rules for federal races by November 2026 The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could require all ballots containing federal races to be physically received by Election Day.Burien man arrested after troopers reportedly catch him speeding at 130 mph A high-speed chase on I-5 culminated in a crash and arrest of a Burien man, raising concerns about reckless driving.12 reasons to try Aegis Living respite care — yes, short stays are a thingChrystal Ortega's tireless dedication recently earned her the WSECU Community Champions Award and a $1,000 grant to further the mission.When Shawn Tibbitts opened Tibbitts FernHill, he was just trying to survive. The small Tacoma restaurant has since earned culinary awards and praise.Wilcox Family Farms is continuing its cherished holiday tradition of giving back by donating nearly one million eggs to food banks across the South Sound region this season.Matthew Ballantyne has transformed that early awareness into action, embodying the organization's mission:"No Kid Sleeps On The Floor In Our Town."
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One female dead, another injured in early-morning shooting in south TacomaTom Brock is a weekend content editor for KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM and MyNorthwest.com.
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