Seattle will move to dismantle 'CHOP' protest zone, Mayor Durkan says
Faced with growing pressure to crack down on an “occupied” protest zone following two weekend shootings, Seattle’s mayor said Monday that officials will move to wind down the blocks-long span of city streets taken over two weeks ago that President Donald Trump asserted is run by “anarchists.”
Faced with growing pressure to crack down on an “occupied” protest zone following two weekend shootings, Seattle’s mayor said Monday that officials will move to wind down the blocks-long span of city streets taken over two weeks ago that President Donald Trump asserted is run by “anarchists.”
Council worries emergency access to CHOP not sustainable
Three people were the target of gun violence this weekend while inside the protest zone in Capitol Hill called CHOP. One teenager died from his injuries.
Three people were the target of gun violence this weekend while inside the protest zone in Capitol Hill called CHOP. One teenager died from his injuries.
Godmother of shooting victim demands accountability from 'CHOP' protesters
The shooting victim's godmother said she is “outraged, appalled and disgusted” over her godson’s death, and wants answers from the protesters occupying the streets around Cal Anderson Park and the East Precinct.
The shooting victim's godmother said she is “outraged, appalled and disgusted” over her godson’s death, and wants answers from the protesters occupying the streets around Cal Anderson Park and the East Precinct.
CHOP: Seattle mayor walks back ‘summer of love’ comment
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan continues to be lambasted for a June 11 interview with CNN’s Chris Cuomo, during which she suggested the occupied protest around the city’s east police precinct could simply be a “summer of love.”
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan continues to be lambasted for a June 11 interview with CNN’s Chris Cuomo, during which she suggested the occupied protest around the city’s east police precinct could simply be a “summer of love.”
Teen shot in Seattle's 'CHOP' protest zone declines police interview
For the second time in less than 48 hours, there was a shooting in Seattle’s “occupied” protest zone, but the 17-year-old victim declined to speak with detectives, leaving the circumstances of the shooting unclear, police said Monday.
For the second time in less than 48 hours, there was a shooting in Seattle’s “occupied” protest zone, but the 17-year-old victim declined to speak with detectives, leaving the circumstances of the shooting unclear, police said Monday.
Seattle Police West Precinct defaced, police say
A defaced exterior of the Seattle Police Department West precinct was found late Friday, police reported.
A defaced exterior of the Seattle Police Department West precinct was found late Friday, police reported.
Brandi Kruse: 'CHOP' is not a block party
Each week on “The Divide,” Brandi Kruse offers a commentary that looks for common ground on issues dividing Americans. Topics include gun control, free speech, policing, and politics.
Each week on “The Divide,” Brandi Kruse offers a commentary that looks for common ground on issues dividing Americans. Topics include gun control, free speech, policing, and politics.
The Divide: What's next in push for police reform?
This week on “The Divide”: Police reform activist Andre Taylor discusses how to turn momentum from recent protests into tangible change.
This week on “The Divide”: Police reform activist Andre Taylor discusses how to turn momentum from recent protests into tangible change.
Community looks for answers after fatal shooting at 'CHOP' Seattle protest zone
After a fatal shooting near the occupied zone in Capitol Hill, some are looking for answers from city leaders.At the intersection of 10th Avenue and Pine Street sits a memorial for a 19-year-old man.
After a fatal shooting near the occupied zone in Capitol Hill, some are looking for answers from city leaders.At the intersection of 10th Avenue and Pine Street sits a memorial for a 19-year-old man.
1 dead, 1 critically injured after shooting in Seattle's 'CHOP' zone, police say
SEATTLE— One person was killed and another critically injured after a shooting in Seattle's Capitol Hill protest zone early Saturday morning, authorities said.
SEATTLE— One person was killed and another critically injured after a shooting in Seattle's Capitol Hill protest zone early Saturday morning, authorities said.
Inside the CHOP: A resident of Seattle's protest zone says she feels like a hostage in her neighborhood
SEATTLE -- While the movement in Seattle's Capitol Hill Occupied Protest zone continues to take shape, some people whose homes and apartments are located inside the CHOP say they feel like hostages in their own neighborhood.
SEATTLE -- While the movement in Seattle's Capitol Hill Occupied Protest zone continues to take shape, some people whose homes and apartments are located inside the CHOP say they feel like hostages in their own neighborhood.
The Divide: Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan on East Precinct, birth of 'CHAZ'
This week on “The Divide”: Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan joins the show to discuss the city's decision to pull officers out of the East Precinct and allow protesters to take over six blocks of Capitol Hill.
This week on “The Divide”: Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan joins the show to discuss the city's decision to pull officers out of the East Precinct and allow protesters to take over six blocks of Capitol Hill.
Trader Joe's says it will reopen Seattle location near 'CHOP' zone after remodel
A Trader Joe's near the "Capitol Hill Organized Protest" zone in Seattle that closed "indefinitely" last week now has a reopening date, although a group of employees says they won't be satisfied "until corporate is transparent and agrees to hear us in full."
A Trader Joe's near the "Capitol Hill Organized Protest" zone in Seattle that closed "indefinitely" last week now has a reopening date, although a group of employees says they won't be satisfied "until corporate is transparent and agrees to hear us in full."
Is the 'CHOP' here to stay? City adds concrete barriers to Seattle's occupied protest zone
SEATTLE -- The occupied protest zone in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood known as the CHOP is getting some extra safety measures from the city.
SEATTLE -- The occupied protest zone in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood known as the CHOP is getting some extra safety measures from the city.
'CHAZ' protest zone renamed 'CHOP' as Seattle leaders promise change
SEATTLE -- The 6-9 block area of Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood currently occupied by protesters has been renamed from CHAZ - the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone - to CHOP - the Capitol Hill Organized (or Occupied) Protest.
SEATTLE -- The 6-9 block area of Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood currently occupied by protesters has been renamed from CHAZ - the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone - to CHOP - the Capitol Hill Organized (or Occupied) Protest.
Black clergy members say they support Seattle Police Chief in leading police reform
SEATTLE – Black clergy members gathered at Goodwill Baptist Church on Sunday to support Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best.
SEATTLE – Black clergy members gathered at Goodwill Baptist Church on Sunday to support Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best.
Q&A: What’s next for Seattle protesters’ ‘autonomous zone’?
For nearly a week, people opposing police brutality and racial injustice have turned a Seattle neighborhood into ground zero for their protests, creating a carnival-like atmosphere with speakers and drum circles near a largely abandoned police station.
For nearly a week, people opposing police brutality and racial injustice have turned a Seattle neighborhood into ground zero for their protests, creating a carnival-like atmosphere with speakers and drum circles near a largely abandoned police station.
A look inside the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone
Days after Seattle Police abandoned its East Precinct, thousands are filling the streets in what is being called the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone.
Days after Seattle Police abandoned its East Precinct, thousands are filling the streets in what is being called the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone.