This person defending those in the #EpsteinFiles is former We 💚 Seattle board member, Michael Shellenberger. Despite having a history of abusive individuals in leadership & volunteer positions in their org, WHS has still received much uncritical airtime www.public.news/p/end-the-wi...

WA Republicans & local conservative groups are playing dirty regarding opposition to the Millionaires Tax. So far, at least 35k signs under con are likely fake and created by bots, which means public support for this bill is probably much higher www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news... 1/

Andrea Suarez of We Heart Seattle claims that Trump and his admin have "99.9% no impact on Seattle." This take is so widely out of touch, it would be comical if Andrea Suarez & We Heart Seattle weren't getting constant uncritical airtime. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news... 1/

After an investigation & public outrage, the WADOL cut off #ICE' s access to driver data, but didn't for CBP, who used it for deportation. These are staggering levels of incompetence from leadership at the DOL, & a clear violation of Keep WA Working. www.king5.com/article/news... 1/

Lol, Brandi Kruse is just realizing, after 8+ months, that communities across the state have been organizing to support local businesses and protect their workers from #ICE. It's wild how drastically different she sounded 10 years ago.

If you witness ICE/DHS kidnappings or activity in Kirkland, Redmond, or Bellevue, there is a rapid response group you can call that serves the Eastside of King County at (425) 361-0808. Leave a detailed voicemail describing what occurred & a callback # so volunteers can gather more information.

*Update: Confirmed ICE/DHS kidnapping by City Of Bellevue www.facebook.com/share/p/1ByZ... *Actualización: Secuestro confirmado de ICE/DHS por ciudad de Bellevue*** www.facebook.com/share/p/1ByZ...

Stay safe out there, friends. This video of roughly 5 federal agents kidnapping a man out of his vehicle was recorded at about 7:45am this morning (2/6/26) at S.E 24th Street & 148th Avenue S.E, Bellevue. You can hear the man screaming for help in Spanish. iceout.org/reportInfo/1... 1/

Early this morning, a fleet of ICE vehicles being transported by car carrier was spotted traveling west on I-90, ending up in Everett. Everett, specifically around the Casino Road area, has been a hot spot for #ICE activity. 1/

This is why in the world of activism, especially now, security culture is critical. A well-intentioned & inexperienced volunteer created neighborhood rapid response signal groups with a map, did no vetting, and as a consequence, RW trolls got in and spread the chats across X 1/

Choe is still in Minneapolis, trolling and trying to sow more chaos. He is not a journalist; he is a propagandist for this authoritarian administration (which is why many of his followers are white nationalists or racist trolls).

Hey Kirklanders, Looking to pick up a whistle kit with Know Your Rights zines? Here are a few locations where you can pick some up: ➡️ Horizontal Eclipse (pictured here) on 100th in N Juanita ➡️ Chainline Brewery in Kirkland Urban ➡️ BookTree on Market St 1/

This is one of the worst responses to the Minneapolis killings that I've seen from local leadership. Who cares even if they did have a criminal record? It doesn't change that this was an extrajudicial killing by federal agents.

Choe has arrived in Minneapolis to sow more chaos. He is not a journalist, he is a far-right provocateur.

There are lots of racists out there, both #ICE and regular citizens, that would and could do something like this, including #SafeSeattle. Be cautious when using ICE tracking websites. If a report is vague or lacks details, there's a high likelihood it's a rumor or a false report. 1/

This is terrifying and unacceptable. At least 6 public schools in Seattle and Lake WA SD sheltered in place due to possible #ICE activity. Our families deserve a safe place to send their kids without the threat of being kidnapped by #ICE. www.thestranger.com/news/2026/01...

Just a reminder that we 💚 Seattle and its founder, Andrea Suarez, are entirely in support of #ICE and their kidnapping of community members. Enough so that they're now publicly thanking #Trump.

On Sunday, 1/11, around 9am, armed ICE agents in tactical gear were seen detaining community members in #Redmond by the Target and behind the business complex on the north side of Redmond Way at Bear Creek Parkway. www.king5.com/article/news... 🧵 1/

Missed out on protests today? There are 4 #ICEOut protests in response to the murder of Renee Good by #ICE happening tomorrow (1/11), in Seattle, Shoreline, Everett & Issaquah seattleindivisible.com/daily-action... www.mobilize.us/indivisible/... #AbolishICE

As 2026 begins, we find just as many horrors that await us in the new year. A few days ago, a 38-year-old mother and U.S citizen named Renee Nicole Good was murdered in Minneapolis, in cold blood by an #ICE agent. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026... 1/

Today marks a historic moment. In the city's 120-year history, the first woman of color, Shilpa Prem, has been elected and sworn in to serve on #Kirkland City Council. 1/

Two pieces of good news as we enter 2026: 1) Far-right SPD guild president Mike Solan steps down. www.kuow.org/stories/seat... 2) #Kirkland swears in Shilpa Prem, the first WOC to serve on City Council in the city's 120-year history, tomorrow at 7:30pm. www.kirklandwa.gov/Government/C...

On top of all this, when news outlets fact-checked Shirley's claims, they found most of them to be false. These lies, designed to garner social media attention & fame, have caused direct harassment for the Somali community nationwide, including in WA. thehill.com/homenews/med...

We 💚 Seattle/ Andrea Suarez has been riding the anti-Somali hate wave. Not only have they been hanging out with the right wing agitators who helped kick this off, but they seemingly agree with it. Everyone who is giving her org $$ is contributing to this.

Tonight, my family and I dropped off some Coffee K-Pods at Lake WA United Methodist Church in #Kirkland, for families using their Safe Parking. They host the Eastside's only safe overnight parking program for unsheltered women, trans folx, & families with children living in their vehicles. 1/

Getting an endorsement from David Meinert shouldn't be something to be proud of...but We 💚 Seattle seems to be racking up such endorsements. He's been accused by multiple women of rape & sexual assault over the years: www.kuow.org/stories/five...

Stay safe out there friends. After days of flooding & another incoming storm the Green River levees broke this morning, causing evacuations in Kent, Renton & Tukwilla. If you live in the evac zone and have not done so get out while you can! kcemergency.com www.king5.com/article/weat... 1/

For my birthday this year, I'm raising money for @waisn.bsky.social For nearly 10 years, they have been a critical resource for our local immigrant communities, connecting people to legal support, food resources, Know Your Rights & rapid response training ⬇️ waisn.org/donate-to-wa...

SPD and their guild president, Mike Solan don't seem to realize they aren't the heros in this story.

After spending considerable time complaining about how people from "outside the neighborhood," such as those from Finn Hill, were weighing in on issues like the Houghton Development Framework, Catie Malik is now claiming that these folks "aren't being heard" & dismissing support as "outliers."

My family are former clients of Hopelink. When we were in need, they supported us and they have helped neighbors with rental assistance and food. In the years since that need in the community has only grown exponentially. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

Reminder: Upcoming #Kirkland City Council meeting on Nov 9th. City Council is expected to adopt the Hougton Village Development Framework. There's still time to contact council in support of the Houghton Development plan and walkable neighborhoods ⬇️ www.kirklandwa.gov/Government/C...

This whistle kit was given to me by a community member who picked it up from Third Place Books. 1/

An update on beloved community member and veteran, Zahid Chaudhry, who is being held by #ICE in Tacoma: He may be coming home soon, but only because his health has deteriorated to the point where he will lose his eyesight if detained much longer, due to medical neglect and the poor conditions 1/

One of Catie Malik's first moves after losing her election was to speak against the Houghton Development plan at the last council meeting.... Then write up a conspiratorial post about "outsiders from other neighborhoods being sent in," to which she seems to be implying was in part referencing me

Last night, I graduated from the Kirkland Initiative, an 8 wk program designed to cultivate future city leaders by making leadership accessible to residents. I had the opportunity to meet all the City department heads and learn about how their departments function in tandem with the council.

Cherish Kirkland's reaction to 3 out of 4 of their slate losing is to 1) claim election fraud and 2) imply they're going to organize around working to end mail-in voting. Thanks to The Northshore Sassquatch for bringing this to attention: www.facebook.com/share/p/1Bq4... @theurbanist.org

Call to Action: Tell #Kirkland City Council to adopt the Houghton Development Plan. 📣 In 2022, the city purchased the old strip mall in Houghton with the express purpose of converting it into a mixed-use center, with businesses and affordable housing units interspersed. 🧵 1/

Congratulations to council member elect Shilpa Prem, who is set to become #Kirkland's first ever woman of color to serve on the council since the city's inception. Her opponent, conceeded this morning. Persistence and organizing can lead to real change. results.vote.wa.gov/results/2025...

Mike Solan, SPD guild president, issued a statement openly questioning the validity of the votes for Katie Wilson. Solan's embrace of the far right & SPD's history of aggression could make a dangerous situation if the national guard is sent to #Seattle. www.theurbanist.org/2021/01/12/b...

Moms 4 Liberty (an aggressive anti LGBTQ hate group) has gotten much more discreet in their candidate support. Lynda Schram & JoAnne Tolentino, who both lost their races for #Northshore School Board, are involved with the M4L King County Chapter, with Lynda serving as admin ⬇️

This is a hopeful outcome in #Burien. With a progressive majority on the council there is a greater chance to 1) overturn the city's camping ban, 2) Restore funding to REACH, and 3) replace the current city manager election-results-pdf.kingcounty.gov b-townblog.com/burien-polic...

On Mon, ICE violently kidnapped several folks in #Redmond while they were working. During one of these arrests, they broke their vehicle windows and dragged them out. This comes amongst a trend of rising #ICE activity, including here on the Eastside. www.king5.com/article/news... 1/

This hilarious video has been circulating in the comment sections of news articles about the race in #Woodinville, where one person (Jeff Lyon) is spending big $$ to buy seats on the council. The creator of the video is unknown. Background: www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

It's been quite the year in local politics. Jeff Lyon is trying to buy an election in #Woodinville & in #Kirkland, the Cherish Kirkland-backed slate was recently endorsed by Judy Nicastro, the former council member involved in #Strippergate in '06. www.seattleweekly.com/news/nicastr... 1/

This is a great write-up from @typewriteralley.bsky.social at @theurbanist.org about the #Kirkland City Council candidates and their starkly contrasting differences, which will determine whether or not the council moves towards a reactionary direction. www.theurbanist.org/2025/10/28/k... 1/

With ballots due in just over a week, $$ continues to be dumped into the #Kirkland race. Michael Dunn, the President of Dunn Lumber & Discovery Institute board member, donated the maximum amount to Catie Malik & Ken MacKenzie's campaign's: www.pdc.wa.gov/political-di...

Who says local politics are boring? The man in the video who drove drunk and crashed into his neighbor's yard is #Bothell City Council Candidate, Mark Swanson. Warning: Strong language ⬇️ youtube.com/shorts/hAKbP...

Check out who our local Republicans are endorsing...the entire Cherish Kirkland, conservative slate for City Council. 1/