Protest winds through downtown Seattle during afternoon commute
Aug 16, 2016, 3:55 PM | Updated: 5:24 pm
A group of protesters made its way into downtown Seattle as Tuesday’s afternoon commute got underway.
The group, about a hundred strong, eventually gathered near the Federal Building on 2nd Ave. and Madison Street around 3:30 p.m. No major traffic backups were reported.
Seattle Solidarity protest
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UPDATE: Demonstration now headed WB along Madison St from 4th Ave.
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UPDATE: Demonstration continuing NB along 4th Ave at James St.
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UPDATE: Demonstration now heading NB on 4th Ave to the Federal Building. Expect delays.
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UPDATE: Demonstration now on S Jackson St heading WB towards 4th Ave S. Expect delays.
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Demonstration on 12th Ave & Yesler Way headed SB towards S Jackson St. Expect delays.
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