25 more arrested overnight near former CHOP zone after clashes with police

Police say they arrested 25 more people overnight near the former occupied protest zone in Capitol Hill after protesters clashed with officers again and refused to leave the area. 

Owners say police presence following CHOP sweep is hurting business

Where barricades blocking traffic once stood under protester occupation along Pine Street, now sit road block signs manned by police.

Pushed out of East Precinct occupation, 'CHOP' protestors eye next moves

Twenty-three days after protestors first occupied several city blocks in the heart of Capitol Hill, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan issued an executive order to clear the space, mobilizing the police department to remove demonstrators, arresting more than 30 in the process. 

Dismantle of Seattle's 'CHOP' zone brings some relief to area residents, businesses

As many as 40 people with the City of Seattle’s Department of Transportation began cleaning and restoring the former Capitol Hill protest zone, 'CHOP' early Wednesday morning.

Demonstrators insist message eclipses CHOP

Protesters say the message of 'CHOP' will continue after demonstrators were forced out of the protest zone by Seattle Police early Wednesday morning, with several being arrested by officers.

US Attorney General William Barr praises Seattle police chief for 'restoring rule of law'

U.S. Attorney General William Barr offered strong praise for Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best Wednesday after police dismantled the occupied protest zone that's been at the center of controversy for the past three weeks. 

More than 30 arrested as Seattle cops clear CHOP zone

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan issued an emergency order Wednesday morning directing protesters to leave the area of the CHOP, Capitol Hill Organized Protest, and Cal Anderson Park area. More than 30 protesters were arrested, police said.

Durkan asks Seattle City Council to investigate, potentially expel Kshama Sawant

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan has asked the City Council to investigate socialist Councilmember Kshama Sawant, calling for her to be punished and possibly even expelled from her position over a series of actions surrounding police protests.

Calls to end Seattle's 'CHOP' zone increase as protestors say they won't leave

SEATTLE – Protestors said they believe they are not to blame for the violence that has unfolded at the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest zone, known as CHOP. Many of them said they are not leaving the occupation until their demands for reform are met by city leaders.

Seattle officials, protestors discuss future action plans on 'CHOP' in closed-door meeting

On Friday, city officials and protestors met behind closed doors at the First African Methodist Episcopal Church in Capitol Hill to talk about the future of the 'CHOP' protest zone.

CHOP protesters work to build dialogue with Seattle's fire chief, city leaders

Lawyers representing residents and businesses impacted by the CHOP protest zone agreed not to file a court order, Friday, according a representative from the city attorney’s office for the City of Seattle.

Protesters resist as crews arrive at Seattle's CHOP protest zone

Crews arrived with heavy equipment arrived early Friday at Seattle’s “occupied” protest zone, apparently ready to dismantle barriers set up by demonstrators, but halted work when demonstrators resisted, including by lying on top of some of the makeshift structures.

Neighbors, workers describe unrest: Lawsuit claims city endorses CHOP

While there are no signs protests inside CHOP are winding down, and city leaders continue to allow streets in Capitol Hill to remain occupied, business owners and residents caught in the middle are now demanding they get a fair shake.

Businesses sue Seattle over ‘occupied’ protest zone

A collection of Seattle businesses, property owners and residents sued the city Wednesday over its tolerance of an “occupied” protest zone, saying officials have been complicit in depriving them of their rights to their property.

CHOP protesters staying put at Seattle police precinct

Despite pressure from city officials and rampant rumors on social media, protesters at the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest, or CHOP, have not ended their occupation outside the East Precinct.

City of Seattle determined to dismantle 'CHOP' but strategy on how to do that is murky

It took multiple shootings in a span of 48 hours at the autonomous area known as the ‘CHOP’ for Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan to establish future plans of the zone.

Following shootings, fights at CHOP, Capitol Hill residents call on city leaders to end the chaos

Following a weekend of violence that included two shootings and the death of a 19-year-old man, people who live and work in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood are calling on the city to do something to keep them safe.