Seattle, WA
Seattle Pro-Palestine protestors say they’ll continue to cause disruption
Seattle pro-Palestinian demonstrators say risk of arrest is “worth it” to get message out
Protestors calling for a ceasefire in Gaza once again took to Seattle streets, shutting down roads and blocking traffic to make their voice be heard.
SEATTLE – Protestors calling for a cease-fire in Gaza took to the streets Saturday, marching through downtown Seattle.
Their actions blocked lanes of traffic, and some protestors even used their personal cars to shut down streets from public use.
Organizers tell FOX 13 they initially started their demonstration at Westlake Center before coming to their final stop downtown near the Amazon Spheres.
“We started at Westlake Park at about noon,” said Hossam Nasr with the group Palestinian Youth Movement. “We marched to Pike Place Market. We got there about 1:30, stayed there for a little bit and then marched here to the spheres.”
Nasr estimated there were more than 1,000 participants throughout the day.
These weekend protests have become the norm since the war broke out between Palestine and Israel. Group organizers tell FOX 13 they have no plans to slow down or end their protests.
“The more they try to silence us, the louder our voice becomes,” said Nasr. “The fact that we had one of the biggest attended marches for Palestine in Seattle since the start of this genocide proves that this policy of violence and oppression is not going to work, it does not intimidate us, it does not scare us.”
FOX 13 asked for clarification on what the group meant by “policy of violence and oppression” but did not get a straight answer.
We also asked if protestors are concerned about breaking laws and facing charges, this as 12 protestors are facing legal issues stemming from the I-5 shutdown. That incident also involved pro-Palestine demonstrators.
“I don’t think it’s exactly safe to share our plan,” said Taylor Young.
Young is with the Party for Socialism and Liberation.
“We normally keep each other safe despite the police repression,” she said. “The organizations who are part of that, we’re tracking that very closely, the police investigation into the charges but again, that hasn’t been our focus. The focus is the genocide that is happening in Palestine.”
Despite the disruption to roads being blocked, there were no reports of any arrests or citations from police Saturday.
SDOT officials who were monitoring traffic conditions said the protests cleared around 4 p.m.
Seattle, WA
Delta flight from Seoul to Atlanta diverted to Seattle after report of suspicious package
SEATTLE — Delta Air Lines Flight 188, traveling from Incheon International Airport in South Korea to Atlanta, was diverted to Seattle on Monday morning after a suspicious package was reported on board.
The flight, a regularly scheduled service between Seoul-Incheon and Atlanta, diverted to Seattle around 10: 30 a.m. It was originally supposed to land in Atlanta at 5 p.m.
Delta released a statement that the diversion was initiated after reports of a “suspicious package” onboard, with the flight crew making the decision out of an abundance of caution.
After landing at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, the plane was staged at Taxiway Tango on the airfield. Passengers were deplaned to buses while investigators assessed and swept the aircraft, and officials met the plane to conduct additional security screening.
Delta stated that no credible threat was discovered and no arrests were made. After the plane was cleared, passengers were reboarded and cleared to head to the gate and go through Customs.
Delta said it is supporting an investigation involving law enforcement, aviation regulators, and others.
A whimsical world of whiskers, creativity, and community took over Seattle Center this weekend as POP Cats 2026 returned for a celebration of all things feline. The immersive convention turned the Exhibition Hall into a vibrant ‘cat city,’ complete with colorful art installations, interactive exhibits and endless photo ops. From adoptable rescue cats and hands-on workshops to cosplay, shopping, and meetups with fellow cat lovers, the event blended fun with purpose. Attendees could even bring their own cats, making it one of the few conventions where pets are part of the experience. Felines and their human friends embraced a joyful, cat-filled escape and one meow-velous weekend in Seattle. (Image: Elizabeth Crook / Seattle Refined) April 18, 2026{ }
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