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Thousands attended protests across Seattle over the weekend. On Sunday evening, a large crowd of marchers made their way though downtown Seattle as part of the March for Black Lives - It's Time.

While there are armed guards in the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest, or CHOP, organizers say they are not there to intimidate. People may come and go freely.

Seattle Federal District Judge Richard Jones granted a temporary restraining order against the Seattle Police Department for the use of tear gas and blast balls against protesters.

There have been three confirmed Asian Giant Hornet sighting in the region this year. Unfortunately, some people are trapping and killing the wrong insects.

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan clarified her role in the decision from frontline commanders to empty the East Precinct on Capitol Hill.

Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant tweeted Thursday night that she wants the now empty East Precinct converted into a community center.

Thousands of people marched through Seattle on Friday as part of a Statewide Silent March and General Strike hosted by Black Lives Matter Seattle-King County. As part of the general strike, many local businesses were closed Friday.

King County Metro has had a long-standing agreement with law enforcement that if they asked for help, Metro would assist.

UPDATE: WSDOT says the crash is cleared from northbound I-5 through Shoreline and traffic is moving again.

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan addressed the public today and assured there is no imminent threat of a military invasion, as President Trump threatened.

Washington Superintendent Chris Reykdal released the state's plan for reopening schools this fall, stating that he expects classes to resume in person for students.

In an address to Seattle police officers, Chief Carmen Best says it was not her decision to leave the East Precinct. She also expressed concern about reports of armed persons patrolling the area.

Effective immediately, all Seattle police officers have now been ordered to have body cameras recording during protests and demonstrations.

Hundreds of people marched to the Kent City Hall on Thursday while dozens of people rode their bikes to Cal Anderson Park in Seattle for a demonstration.

As crowds continue to occupy the area around Seattle's East Precinct, President Trump threatened to take action to end the ongoing protest himself.