Seattle Now Friday Evening Headlines
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Jun 13, 2025 This podcast dives into hot topics like Amazon's support for Trump's military parade and a lawsuit against low-income housing providers for scamming seniors. It also critiques Trump's cancellation of a salmon recovery agreement. The discussion broadens to include ICE's presence in Seattle and growing calls for peaceful protests. You’ll hear about the need to review child safety protocols after a tragic case, along with scrutiny of Boeing. Finally, it touches on new environmental laws and upcoming talks on salmon restoration.
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Seattle Denies ICE Tactical Deployment
- Despite rumors, Seattle city officials deny ICE is deploying tactical teams locally.
- Protest management confidence reflects city refusal to coordinate with ICE and opposition to military intervention.
Amazon Sponsors Trump's Military Parade
- Amazon is a major corporate sponsor of President Trump's costly military parade in Washington, D.C.
- The parade features over 6,000 troops and coincides with Trump's birthday, raising taxpayer funding concerns.