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Seattle community holds prayer vigil for conservative activist Charlie Kirk

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September 11, 2025

Seattle community holds prayer vigil for conservative activist Charlie Kirk

Around 200 people gathered in Seattle for a prayer vigil to mourn the death of conservative activist, Charlie Kirk, who was murdered while speaking at a Utah college on Wednesday.

The vigil, organized by Pursuit NW Pastor Russell Johnson, served as a tribute to Kirk’s impact on the conservative movement.

“He was a hero to me, he was a hero in our movement,” Johnson added. “He ended up paying with his life for the high crime of daring to voice a different opinion than what might be popular in culture.”

Representative Jim Walsh, Washington GOP chairman, praised Kirk’s dedication, stating, “Charlie Kirk stood for living the reality of freedom of speech and what our state constitution calls absolute freedom of conscience.”

For many people in Western Washington, Kirk was a voice for young conservatives through his organization, Turning Point USA.

“I disagree with Charlie with a lot of issues, but the important thing is we have discourse, and we talk about the issues. And I just think that’s what makes Charlie so special,” said Kirkland resident Jalen Yoter.

Yoter expressed respect for Kirk’s approach to controversial conversations, despite many people disagreeing with Kirk on several issues.

“He would encourage the people who disagreed with him to step forward and have that dialogue. Because all the worst events in America happen when we stop talking to each other,” Yoter added.

Sierra Elliott, vice chair of Washington State Young Republicans, emphasized the need for political change through non-violent means.

“If you want change politically, that can be settled at the ballot box, that just violence is never the answer,” she stated. Elliott also spoke on continuing Kirk’s legacy, saying, “Just because people disagree with us doesn’t mean we need to just fold our cards and say we’re done.”

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Three trapped after car goes into ditch near Seattle’s Washington Park Arboretum

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February 27, 2026

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Three trapped after car goes into ditch near Seattle’s Washington Park Arboretum

SEATTLE — Firefighters are responding to a car that drove into a ditch near Lake Washington Boulevard East and East Foster Island Road on Friday, according to the Seattle Fire Department.

Crews arriving at the scene reported that three people are trapped inside the car.

Firefighters were working to stabilize the car and get everyone out safely. Crews worked to remove the roof of the car to get everyone out, according to fire officials.

Authorities are urging the public to avoid the area while emergency crews respond.

The crash occurred in the area between the Montlake and Broadmoor neighborhoods, and traffic can be expected as emergency crews respond.

No additional information was immediately available.

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Seattle Kraken fall to Blues 5-1 in 2nd straight loss

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February 27, 2026

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Seattle Kraken fall to Blues 5-1 in 2nd straight loss

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Dylan Holloway had a hat trick and added an assist in his return from a sprained ankle, Joel Hofer made 23 saves and the St. Louis Blues came off the Olympic break to beat the Seattle Kraken 5-1 on Thursday night.

St. Louis Blues 5, Seattle Kraken 1: Box score

Jordan Kyrou and Holloway — activated from injured reserve before the game — scored in a 23-second span early in the second period to give St. Louis a 3-1 lead.

Pius Suter added a goal and two assists to help the Blues end a three-game losing streak.

Holloway completed St. Louis’ first hat trick of the season with 3:01 left, scoring into an empty net for his 11th of the season.

Kaapo Kakko tied it at 1 for Seattle in the first period, and Philipp Grubauer stopped 26 shots. The Kraken were coming off a 4-1 loss in Dallas on Wednesday night.

Kyrou made it 2-1 at 1:12 of the second off a feed from Pavel Buchnevich on a break. Holloway poked the puck past Grubauer off a scramble at 1:35. Suter scored at 1:56 of the third.

St. Louis’ Cam Fowler appeared in his 1,100th game, becoming the 10th active defenseman in the NHL to reach the mark.

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Kraken: Host Vancouver on Saturday night.

Blues: Host New Jersey on Saturday.

Seattle Kraken sign forwards Ben Meyers, Ryan Winterton to 2-year extensions

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Projected Lineup: Feb. 26 vs. Seattle | St. Louis Blues

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February 26, 2026

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Projected Lineup: Feb. 26 vs. Seattle | St. Louis Blues

The St. Louis Blues are back in action as they host the Seattle Kraken on Thursday at Enterprise Center (7 p.m., FanDuel Sports Network Midwest, 101 ESPN).

It will be the team’s first game since Feb. 4, and Jim Montgomery said the squad is ready to get back to work.

“Yeah, I think everybody is,” the head coach said. “I mean, you can tell. Guys were anxious today, but it’s like ‘enough of practicing against each other, it’s time to play a game.’”

Captain Brayden Schenn, who missed Wednesday’s practice with an illness, took the morning skate and is expected to play. Dylan Holloway (ankle), who has played just one game since Dec. 12, will make his return to the lineup as well.

Robert Thomas has taken a leave of absence due to a personal matter. He’s expected to return to the team on Friday.

Additionally Jack Finley will make his Blues debut. Finley – who is the son of former Blue Jeff Finley and was born in St. Louis – was claimed off waivers by the team on Feb. 7.

“It was a dream of mine to play for this team,” Finley said. “It was a big part of my childhood, big part of my family’s life. So definitely full-circle moment and proud to be a Blue.”

Jeff, who played defense for the Blues from 1998-2004, will be in the building Thursday night to see his son don the jersey he wore for so many years.

“He was excited,” Jack said about his dad. “Maybe more excited than me. He loved this organization, loved this city… He’s excited to be back.”

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