Seattle Now Thursday Evening Headlines
Feb 6, 2026
Noel Gaska, a journalist covering state education and policy, reports on the Washington superintendent backing a proposed 'millionaires' tax' to boost school funding and property tax relief. The conversation also touches on advancing privacy limits for license plate readers and local reactions to shifting climate and public safety issues. Short, timely coverage of big decisions shaping Washington schools and communities.
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Student Walkouts Against ICE Tactics
- Hundreds of Seattle-area students walked out and rallied at City Hall to protest ICE tactics after recent agent killings in Minnesota.
- Organizers like Amara Alfs-Weinbaum said agents are abducting children and intimidating families on their way to school.
Superintendent Backs Millionaires' Tax
- Washington Superintendent Chris Reykdal urged passage of the proposed millionaires' tax without amendments to fund education.
- He suggested using revenue for tuition-free in-state college and cutting state property taxes.
Gun Violence Declines Toward Pre-Pandemic Levels
- King County gun violence dropped to about half its previous-year level in Q4 2025, returning toward pre-pandemic rates.
- Reductions were noted among key groups like Black men, juveniles, and South King County cities, linked to prevention efforts.