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The February 11 Epstein Files hearing in Congress’s House Judiciary Committee on Justice Department Oversight, Attorney General Pam Bondi evaded questions, victimized the president, and flat-out refused to apologize to survivors.
Attorney General Pam Bondi snubs survivors during Epstein Files hearing
By Hannah Saunders The February 11 Epstein Files hearing in Congress’s House Judiciary Committee on Justice Department Oversight, Attorney General Pam Bondi evaded questions, victimized the preside…
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February 16, 2026 at 3:59 AM
The February 11 Epstein Files hearing in Congress’s House Judiciary Committee on Justice Department Oversight, Attorney General Pam Bondi evaded questions, victimized the president, and flat-out refused to apologize to survivors.
🚨 Protest today at 2 p.m. at the Target in Northgate 🚨
February 15, 2026 at 6:24 PM
🚨 Protest today at 2 p.m. at the Target in Northgate 🚨
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February 15, 2026 at 1:28 AM
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Yesterday, the Seattle Office of Inspector General (OIG) published its sentinel event review (SER) of the May 24, 2025, Cal Anderson Park protest, citing a need for additional training and cultural education at the Seattle Police Department. Learn more below.
Inspector General releases report on Seattle Police’s brutality against LGBTQIA+ community at Cal Anderson Park
By Hannah Saunders Yesterday, the Seattle Office of Inspector General (OIG) published its sentinel event review (SER) of the May 24, 2025 Cal Anderson Park protest, citing a need for additional tra…
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February 13, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Yesterday, the Seattle Office of Inspector General (OIG) published its sentinel event review (SER) of the May 24, 2025, Cal Anderson Park protest, citing a need for additional training and cultural education at the Seattle Police Department. Learn more below.
Super Familia said Yegres has not been heard from since February 6, and is encouraging community members to contact Washington’s elected officials, which can be done by visiting tinyurl.com/freefranknow. As of reporting, 2,647 people sent letters.
ICE disappears Frank Yzaze Yegres, a Venezuelan community organizer for Super Familia
By Hannah Saunders ICE disappeared Frank Yzaze Yegres, a community organizer of King County’s beloved Super Familia, which is demanding answers from elected officials about his location. In a Febru…
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February 13, 2026 at 3:57 AM
Super Familia said Yegres has not been heard from since February 6, and is encouraging community members to contact Washington’s elected officials, which can be done by visiting tinyurl.com/freefranknow. As of reporting, 2,647 people sent letters.
On February 12, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay signed Executive Order (EO) No. 2026-1, which enacts further protections, safety measures, and supports for the county’s immigrant and refugee communities.
King County Executive Girmay Zahilay signs executive order to support immigrants and refugees
By Hannah Saunders On February 12, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay signed Executive Order (EO) No. 2026-1, which enacts further protections, safety measures, and supports for the county’…
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February 13, 2026 at 1:59 AM
On February 12, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay signed Executive Order (EO) No. 2026-1, which enacts further protections, safety measures, and supports for the county’s immigrant and refugee communities.
The Tukwila-based and family-owned real estate developer, Sabey Corporation, signed a lease with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to help with its mission to expand concentration camps in nearly every state. Riverfront Technical Park in Tukwila is preparing to be another base for DHS.
Tukwila family-owned real estate developer signs contract with DHS to expand camps
By Hannah Saunders The Tukwila-based and family-owned real estate developer, Sabey Corporation, signed a lease with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to help with its mission to expand conc…
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February 12, 2026 at 12:32 AM
The Tukwila-based and family-owned real estate developer, Sabey Corporation, signed a lease with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to help with its mission to expand concentration camps in nearly every state. Riverfront Technical Park in Tukwila is preparing to be another base for DHS.
🚨 MINNESOTA: ICE drove their car into a person they were trying to kidnap, severely injuring them. The victim was taken away to hospital in a stretcher, and was allegedly alive, according to officers on the scene.
This is a developing story. Follow for more updates.
Source: anonymous
This is a developing story. Follow for more updates.
Source: anonymous
February 11, 2026 at 9:13 PM
🚨 MINNESOTA: ICE drove their car into a person they were trying to kidnap, severely injuring them. The victim was taken away to hospital in a stretcher, and was allegedly alive, according to officers on the scene.
This is a developing story. Follow for more updates.
Source: anonymous
This is a developing story. Follow for more updates.
Source: anonymous
If you are sick, watch the Seahawks Superbowl Parade from home!
This flu season has been particularly bad. Do not put our elders, children, and immunocompromised at risk.
And take public transit if you are going!
This flu season has been particularly bad. Do not put our elders, children, and immunocompromised at risk.
And take public transit if you are going!
February 11, 2026 at 5:02 PM
If you are sick, watch the Seahawks Superbowl Parade from home!
This flu season has been particularly bad. Do not put our elders, children, and immunocompromised at risk.
And take public transit if you are going!
This flu season has been particularly bad. Do not put our elders, children, and immunocompromised at risk.
And take public transit if you are going!
Three advocates for sex workers, victims, and survivors spoke as a group at the Seattle City Council meeting on February 10— and brought forth five demands relating to the city’s exploitative practices to pass their preferred policies. Learn more below.
Sex worker and survivor advocates call out KCPAO and Seattle Councilmembers for exploitative practices
By Hannah Saunders Three advocates for sex workers, victims, and survivors spoke as a group at the Seattle City Council meeting on February 10— and brought forth five demands relating to the city&#…
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February 11, 2026 at 4:29 AM
Three advocates for sex workers, victims, and survivors spoke as a group at the Seattle City Council meeting on February 10— and brought forth five demands relating to the city’s exploitative practices to pass their preferred policies. Learn more below.
"I spoke with Tom Homan yesterday, I spoke with Susie Wiles, the president chief of staff this morning," Minnesota Tim Walz said today during a press briefing. "We are talking days, not weeks and months of this occupation."
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February 11, 2026 at 1:21 AM
"I spoke with Tom Homan yesterday, I spoke with Susie Wiles, the president chief of staff this morning," Minnesota Tim Walz said today during a press briefing. "We are talking days, not weeks and months of this occupation."
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🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨
MAGA is currently doxxing members in the "Washington General Chat" on Signal for rapid response and ICE sightings.
Their goal is to get people fired from their jobs, at minimum.
MAGA is currently doxxing members in the "Washington General Chat" on Signal for rapid response and ICE sightings.
Their goal is to get people fired from their jobs, at minimum.
February 6, 2026 at 7:43 PM
🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨
MAGA is currently doxxing members in the "Washington General Chat" on Signal for rapid response and ICE sightings.
Their goal is to get people fired from their jobs, at minimum.
MAGA is currently doxxing members in the "Washington General Chat" on Signal for rapid response and ICE sightings.
Their goal is to get people fired from their jobs, at minimum.
On February 7, a community member spotted a sign in Ballard Industrial’s window: “Help your country… and yourself… REPORT ALL FOREIGN INVADERS,” with ICE’s hotline number below. And the marine part and equipment supplier has been feeling the effects of antifascism in Seattle.
Ballard Industrial gets called out for pro-ICE sign
By Hannah Saunders On February 7, a community member spotted a sign in Ballard Industrial’s window: “Help your country… and yourself… REPORT ALL FOREIGN INVADERS,” wit…
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February 10, 2026 at 2:50 AM
On February 7, a community member spotted a sign in Ballard Industrial’s window: “Help your country… and yourself… REPORT ALL FOREIGN INVADERS,” with ICE’s hotline number below. And the marine part and equipment supplier has been feeling the effects of antifascism in Seattle.
A new batch of the Epstein Files was released last week, and TtS has continued to sift through hundreds of documents, including excerpts from a victim’s journal and related emails. In her journal, the victim started out by saying she gave birth to a baby girl. Read more below.
Epstein Files: Victim’s journal
By Hannah Saunders A new batch of the Epstein Files was released last week, and TtS has continued to sift through hundreds of documents, including excerpts from a victim’s journal and related…
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February 9, 2026 at 2:50 PM
A new batch of the Epstein Files was released last week, and TtS has continued to sift through hundreds of documents, including excerpts from a victim’s journal and related emails. In her journal, the victim started out by saying she gave birth to a baby girl. Read more below.
🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨
MAGA is currently doxxing members in the "Washington General Chat" on Signal for rapid response and ICE sightings.
Their goal is to get people fired from their jobs, at minimum.
MAGA is currently doxxing members in the "Washington General Chat" on Signal for rapid response and ICE sightings.
Their goal is to get people fired from their jobs, at minimum.
February 6, 2026 at 7:43 PM
🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨
MAGA is currently doxxing members in the "Washington General Chat" on Signal for rapid response and ICE sightings.
Their goal is to get people fired from their jobs, at minimum.
MAGA is currently doxxing members in the "Washington General Chat" on Signal for rapid response and ICE sightings.
Their goal is to get people fired from their jobs, at minimum.
For the past four years, Redmond Pride has been a focal event for the Eastside’s LGBTQIA+ community, but the event has outgrown the space in Downtown Park. Redmond Pride is relaunching in Kirkland this fall as Pride Across the Bridge (PAB) Pride. More below.
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Redmond Pride evaporates for Pride on the Eastside growth
By Hannah Saunders For the past four years, Redmond Pride has been a focal event for the Eastside’s LGBTQIA+ community, but the event has outgrown the space in Downtown Park. Redmond Pride is…
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February 6, 2026 at 1:41 AM
For the past four years, Redmond Pride has been a focal event for the Eastside’s LGBTQIA+ community, but the event has outgrown the space in Downtown Park. Redmond Pride is relaunching in Kirkland this fall as Pride Across the Bridge (PAB) Pride. More below.
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🚨 ICE VEHICLE INCREASE IN WA 🚨
These vehicles were spotted on I-5 earlier today near Northgate. Washington has experienced an uptick in ICE kidnappings this year, and with an increase in vehicles we can likely expect an increase in agents.
Source:FB
These vehicles were spotted on I-5 earlier today near Northgate. Washington has experienced an uptick in ICE kidnappings this year, and with an increase in vehicles we can likely expect an increase in agents.
Source:FB
February 6, 2026 at 12:55 AM
🚨 ICE VEHICLE INCREASE IN WA 🚨
These vehicles were spotted on I-5 earlier today near Northgate. Washington has experienced an uptick in ICE kidnappings this year, and with an increase in vehicles we can likely expect an increase in agents.
Source:FB
These vehicles were spotted on I-5 earlier today near Northgate. Washington has experienced an uptick in ICE kidnappings this year, and with an increase in vehicles we can likely expect an increase in agents.
Source:FB
WA Governor Bob Ferguson discusses the proposed millionaires tax, or Senate Bill 6346. If passed by the legislature this session, households earning over $1 million would pay a 9.9% income tax.
February 5, 2026 at 3:27 PM
WA Governor Bob Ferguson discusses the proposed millionaires tax, or Senate Bill 6346. If passed by the legislature this session, households earning over $1 million would pay a 9.9% income tax.
House Bill 2641 would have prevented law enforcement agencies from hiring certain federal employees and will not move forward this session, but democratic legislators are pushing to protect abuse survivors and communities from ICE in other ways.
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Washington House Community Safety Committee meeting recap: deferred bill, relief for survivors, immigration enforcement
By Hannah Saunders The February 3 House Community Safety Committee meeting pushed two bills forward but deferred one many Washingtonians were keeping their eyes on: House Bill 2641. It would have p…
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February 5, 2026 at 4:05 AM
House Bill 2641 would have prevented law enforcement agencies from hiring certain federal employees and will not move forward this session, but democratic legislators are pushing to protect abuse survivors and communities from ICE in other ways.
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In support of two citizens initiatives that target Transgender students, Washingtonians gathered outside of the state Capitol building on February 3. Led by conservative political group Let’s Go Washington, IL26-001 and IL26-638 are expected to reach the November ballot.
Read more below
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Washingtonians rally outside of Olympia Capitol for anti-Trans initiatives
By Hannah Saunders In support of two citizens initiatives that target Transgender students, Washingtonians gathered outside of the state Capitol building on February 3. Led by conservative politica…
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February 4, 2026 at 3:11 PM
In support of two citizens initiatives that target Transgender students, Washingtonians gathered outside of the state Capitol building on February 3. Led by conservative political group Let’s Go Washington, IL26-001 and IL26-638 are expected to reach the November ballot.
Read more below
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The Northwest Detention Center (NWDC) may face hefty fines for denying the Washington Department of Health (DOH) inspectors entry under Senate Bill 6286, as health and safety conditions in the facility worsen. The immigration prison holds about 1,575 people, and is one of the largest in the U.S.
Privately-owned detention centers may face hefty fines for DOH denial
By Hannah Saunders The Northwest Detention Center (NWDC), located in Tacoma, may face hefty fines for denying the Washington Department of Health (DOH) inspectors entry under Senate Bill 6286, as h…
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February 3, 2026 at 3:52 AM
The Northwest Detention Center (NWDC) may face hefty fines for denying the Washington Department of Health (DOH) inspectors entry under Senate Bill 6286, as health and safety conditions in the facility worsen. The immigration prison holds about 1,575 people, and is one of the largest in the U.S.
“The children are being the bait,” said Florentine Pam. “And then you don’t hear about them. You don’t know where they are. There has to be some rule to tell you who’s in the detention center and what’s happening to them.”
Over a dozen community members demand protection from ICE at Tacoma City Council meeting
By Hannah Saunders Photos by Form and Gaze Protesters took to the streets of Tacoma on January 27 to demand that ICE be kicked out of the city. While a crowd rallied outside of the city council cha…
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January 31, 2026 at 8:03 PM
“The children are being the bait,” said Florentine Pam. “And then you don’t hear about them. You don’t know where they are. There has to be some rule to tell you who’s in the detention center and what’s happening to them.”
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Gov. Bob Ferguson responds to two community petitions for safety from ICE
By Hannah Saunders On January 29, Governor Bob Ferguson responded to two Change.org petitions that seek to protect people in Washington from ICE. TtS previously reported on Capitol Hill Pride’…
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January 30, 2026 at 1:04 AM
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Trumpkins are posting false ICE reports in WA leftist groups to waste resources
By Hannah Saunders Several members in the far-right public Facebook group, Save Washington State, are being encouraged to join in on posting false reports of ICE sightings in leftist groups. One pe…
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January 30, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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