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3 days ago
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Why hasn't anyone been charged in Seattle clash arrests? What we know
The Brief A violent clash at Cal Anderson Park led to 22 arrests, with allegations of counter-protesters pushing officers off bikes, stealing batons, and throwing rocks. The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office clarifies that no charges have been filed yet, as the Seattle Police investigation is ongoing and requires thorough review of video evidence. Prosecutors emphasize the independence of their investigation despite the involvement of police officers as alleged victims, ensuring transparency in their decision-making process. SEATTLE - A violent clash between counter-protesters and police at Cal Anderson Park over the weekend resulted in 22 arrests, including allegations that demonstrators pushed officers off bikes, stole batons, and threw rocks. Now, the central question is whether those suspects will face criminal charges. FOX 13 Seattle's Lauren Donovan spoke with Casey McNerthney of the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office to clarify the legal process now playing out. While supporters of the arrestees claim the state has declined to charge them, McNerthney says the full picture is more complicated. L: "What exactly happened at court today?" C: "So what folks learned in court this afternoon is the investigation with Seattle Police is still ongoing. It's not correct to say that King County prosecutors have declined cases — because prosecutors have not. We don't have cases to make charging decisions on one way or another. It's still in the investigation phase with Seattle Police. Once those are sent to us, a decision can be made." L: "What's the hold up? How much time do Seattle Police get to look over the evidence?" C: "It's a little different with other cases that make the news, like shootings. With those cases, it's a little more clear cut — where at least you think you know who fired the shot. In a situation like this, what prosecutors want to do is get as much video evidence as possible. "When you see the photos from City Hall and also Cal Anderson, you see almost everyone had their phones up, so we know there's a lot of video out there. There's also body-worn cameras, and we want to see that too. "What police have is as much time as they need under the statute of limitations. Cases don't get better with age, but if they need a week or two to get that information, they can have it." L: "Is there a conflict of interest when the alleged victims in this case are officers?" C: "The investigations will be independent. We're different agencies. We work often with Seattle Police, but we'll be transparent with what our decisions are and why and I think there's enough separation there. I'm not sure everyone will believe that but if they look at our process I think that will come through." The Source Information in this story comes from original reporting by FOX 13 Seattle reporter Lauren Donovan. Ex-Seattle police Chief Adrian Diaz files lawsuit, claims wrongful termination Crews battle Second Creek Fire near Leavenworth, WA 2 injured in separate Seattle shootings Teen, child killed in Lacey, WA mobile home fire Crews investigate explosion at Woodinville, WA hardware store College Inn Pub announces closure after 50 years in Seattle Dave's Hot Chicken to open 4 new locations in Seattle area. Here's where To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.
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4 days ago
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Seattle weather: Light showers, cool temperatures return
The Brief Western Washington experienced summer-like heat with highs in the 80s and 90s on Wednesday. A weak front on Thursday may bring light rain, especially along the coast, and possible thunderstorms in the mountains. Breezy winds will lower temperatures to seasonal averages, with highs in the upper 60s to low 70s for the rest of the week. SEATTLE - We saw summer-like heat around much of western Washington today! Afternoon highs soared into the 80s and 90s today. We typically see our first 80 degree day around May 16, so we were a little behind schedule this year, but certainly not the latest we've ever seen. What's next A weak front will slide through during the day Thursday. Light rain will be possible during the morning commute. The best chances for rain will be along the coast, where we could see close to .40" of rainfall. Amounts will be less in the interior regions, ranging between .10"-.20". There is even a chance of some thunderstorms in the mountains and Central Washington tomorrow. Breezy onshore winds will bring temperatures back down to seasonal averages. Winds will be especially breezy just east of the Cascades and into Central Washington, where gusts may range between 30-40 at times. After some morning showers on Thursday, we quickly dry out once again and temperatures will warm back up to the upper 70s. Afternoon highs will stay in the upper 60s to low 70s for the rest of the week. The Source Information in this story came from FOX 13 Seattle Meteorologist Ilona McCauley and the National Weather Service. A religious group held a protest outside Seattle City Hall. Here's why LIVE: Updates on Seattle's Tuesday protest, arrests, more Crews battle Second Creek Fire near Leavenworth, WA 2 injured in separate Seattle shootings Teen, child killed in Lacey, WA mobile home fire Crews investigate explosion at Woodinville, WA hardware store College Inn Pub announces closure after 50 years in Seattle Dave's Hot Chicken to open 4 new locations in Seattle area. Here's where To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.
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4 days ago
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More than 30 people arrested in controversial Seattle protests
The Brief Over 30 arrests occurred at conservative Christian rallies in Seattle, met with pro-LGBTQ counterprotests. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell labeled the group "extreme right-wing," prompting demands for his apology or resignation. The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office has yet to receive charging decisions for the arrested individuals. SEATTLE - In about five days, more than 30 people have been arrested at conservative Christian rallies in Seattle. The group behind the conservative Christian "Mayday USA" rallies states on their website they are anti-abortion, anti-LGBTQ, and stand against religious persecution. The backstory On Saturday, the conservative Christian group held a rally at Seattle's Cal Anderson Park. The park is located in Seattle's Capitol Hill district, a historically gay neighborhood. Pro-LGBTQ counterprotesters swarmed the conservative Christian rally, and Seattle Police report they arrested 23 people. Following the violence over the weekend, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell released a statement calling the conservative Christian group "extreme right-wing." The conservative Christian group held another rally on Tuesday on the steps of city hall, demanding the mayor apologize or resign. Once again, counterprotesters attended. Seattle Police report they arrested eight people on Tuesday. What's next However, what happens next is uncertain. The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office tells FOX 13 Seattle police have not sent them charging decisions for any of the cases from both Saturday's and Tuesday's protests. Officials with the city attorney's office tell FOX 13 Seattle they have received three referrals from Seattle Police for protesters. The city attorney's office said those cases are still under review. The Source Information in this story came from a statement from the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and FOX 13 Seattle reporting. Ex-Seattle police Chief Adrian Diaz files lawsuit, claims wrongful termination Crews battle Second Creek Fire near Leavenworth, WA 2 injured in separate Seattle shootings Teen, child killed in Lacey, WA mobile home fire Crews investigate explosion at Woodinville, WA hardware store College Inn Pub announces closure after 50 years in Seattle Dave's Hot Chicken to open 4 new locations in Seattle area. Here's where To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.
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23-05-2025
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Missing boaters in Everett, WA were family and coworkers
The Brief Crews continued efforts searching for three missing boaters believed to be dead in Possession Sound near Everett. One of the four boaters was saved by a Good Samaritan in a passing boat. Search crews say Possession Sound is creating challenges for the search. EVERETT, Wash. - On Thursday, investigators released more information about the three missing boaters involved in a tragic incident on Possession Sound. What we know Police reported that four boaters took a 26-foot Wednesday for shrimping. Around 1 p.m. calls started to pour in that the boat was going underwater. A Good Samaritan rescued one of the four boaters, a man in his 50s. However, the other three are still missing. Investigators said the owner of the boat, a man in his 60s, a woman in her 40s, and the survivor, were all coworkers. The fourth person on the boat, a man in his 20s, is the son of the owner of the vessel. Dig deeper Seattle Police Harbor Patrol provided deep-water searching technology on Thursday to assist with the effort, Officer Natalie Given with Everett Police told FOX 13 Seattle. Given reported the more than 100-foot-deep waters are creating challenges for the search. She also said the underwater vegetation and murky conditions make visibility difficult. While Seattle Police joined the effort on Thursday, officials with the Coast Guard announced they were pausing their efforts. "This is a tragic event and suspending a search without finding the individuals you are searching for is one of the hardest decisions to make," said Coast Guard Lt. Cmdr. Jason Acuna, search and rescue mission coordinator for Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound. "Our thoughts are with the missing individual's families during this difficult time." Investigators have not determined what caused the boat to sink. The Source Information in this story came from Everett Police, the U.S. Coast Guard and FOX 13 Seattle reporting. Luxury Seattle hotel sues 'nuisance' building next door Firefighters in western WA train for possibility of 'above average' wildfire season Shawn Kemp lawyers claim bias in Tacoma Mall shooting case as trial nears Federal judge blocks Trump's dismantling of the Department of Education 'Where is Teekah?': Mother speaks out after Tacoma, WA cold case Activist marks 2 weeks in tree to protest logging near Port Angeles Driver arrested after deadly crash in Kent, WA To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.
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21-05-2025
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Seattle weather: Few morning showers, drier and mild Wednesday
The Brief Western Washington experienced scattered showers and cool temperatures in the low 60s on Tuesday. Showers will continue in Central Puget Sound tonight, with dry conditions and lows in the mid to low 40s elsewhere. The holiday weekend promises warmer, drier weather, with highs reaching the 70s and possibly near 80°F by Sunday. SEATTLE - We saw plenty of scattered showers and sunbreaks this afternoon for western Washington. Highs today were again on the cool side, with temperatures only reaching the low 60s. Showers tonight will be mostly confined to the Central Puget Sound due to a convergence zone. The rest of the area will be dry and partly cloudy with lows in the mid to low 40s. What's next Showers will linger to start the day Wednesday, especially for the Central Puget Sound and north interior. Clouds will clear for sunbreaks and spotty showers possible in the mountains. Temperatures Wednesday will be a few degrees warmer with more sunbreaks into the afternoon. Looking ahead to the holiday weekend, we will see warmer and drier skies. Highs will be back into the 70s. A few showers are possible early Thursday before we start to really dry out and warm up. We are looking mainly at dry conditions into the weekend with the warmest day Sunday, where some spots could reach near 80°F. The Source Information in this story is from FOX 13 Seattle Meteorologist Claire Anderson and the National Weather Service. Is Tacoma's Teekah Lewis cold case finally coming to a close? Here's what we know Nordstrom to go private after acquisition with family, Mexican retail group Marymoor Park announces 2025 summer concert series lineup in Redmond, WA Olympia, WA man dies at Grand Canyon after lengthy hike Washington raising price of Discover Pass To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.
