Seattle Now Friday Evening Headlines
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Jan 31, 2026 Protests and student demands push for protections against ICE and records access. Local businesses join a national shutdown or donate profits in solidarity. Lawmakers consider banning post-2017 ICE hires and proposals to tax million-dollar households. Ski resorts face thin snowpacks and event cancellations. A large statue casting and a Groundhog Day film marathon add local color.
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Baking Club Raises Money For Immigrants
- Carlos Leon built a community in Seattle through a shared love of baking after immigrating from Mexico 14 years ago.
- He launched Seattle Rising Together to raffle donated food and has raised about $25,000 for the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project.
Bill Targets Hiring Of Former ICE Agents
- A proposed bill would ban Washington law enforcement from hiring people who joined ICE on or after January 20th of last year.
- Supporters argue the ban protects communities from officers with histories of rights violations while Republicans call it discriminatory.
Seahawks Sale Rumors And Estate's Denial
- ESPN reported the Seahawks would be put up for sale after the Super Bowl based on Paul Allen's directive to sell the team.
- The Paul G. Allen estate spokesman countered that the team is not for sale and their focus is winning the Super Bowl.