Seattle Now Tuesday Evening Headlines
Jan 21, 2026
Two Seattle schools went into shelter-in-place due to reported ICE activity, raising safety concerns. Seattle Children's Theatre withdrew from a Kennedy Center production amid leadership issues. The Crocodile venue is now for sale, facing significant debt. King County activated emergency cold-weather shelters, and new late-night bus services to SeaTac are launching soon. Meanwhile, fewer Washingtonians are enrolling in Obamacare after subsidy cuts. Additionally, a proposal for new missing-person alerts aims to help locate marginalized individuals.
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Schools Shelter In Place Over ICE Reports
- Two Seattle schools sheltered in place after credible reports of federal immigration enforcement activity in the community.
- Aki Karosi Middle School and Cleveland Stem High School locked doors and kept students inside during lunch to protect them.
Theater Withdraws From Kennedy Center Run
- Seattle Children's Theatre withdrew from a Kennedy Center run for Young Dragon after staff, actors, and Bruce Lee's family raised concerns.
- SCT plans to premiere Young Dragon in Seattle on February 20th and may extend local dates to cover lost revenue.
Cold Weather Keeps Emergency Shelters Open
- King County emergency shelters remain open through Friday due to persistent cold weather and expected overnight lows.
- Overnight beds and daytime centers are available at multiple locations, activated when temperatures meet county criteria.