Seattle
New claims allege Kurt Cobain’s death may have been homicide, police reaffirm stance - report
Independent researcher Michelle Wilkins said the team enlisted forensic specialist Brian Burnett, who, after reviewing materials, concluded the evidence indicated homicide.
Seattle doubles down on World Cup Pride plans despite Iran, Egypt's objections
Observant Jewish quarterback Zevi Eckhaus guides Washington State to a bowl game
Jacob Frey, Jewish mayor of Minneapolis, defeats challenger who drew Mamdani comparisons
Lawsuit by former Israeli hostage against Palestine Chronicle thrown out by US Judge
On Friday 31 January 2025, District Judge Tiffany Cartwright ruled that "Jan's complaint does not allege actual knowledge [and therefore] his compensation allegations must be dismissed."
Pro-Palestinian rally in Seattle marks year of Israeli strikes on Gaza
Seattle saw large protests in the immediate aftermath of Oct. 7, with people flooding the streets and even shutting down Interstate 5, demanding a ceasefire.
Some universities agreed to consider divesting from Israel
Campus divestment battles intensify as universities grapple with Israel-Palestine protests and Jewish concerns.
'Long live October 7:' Seattle activists praise Hamas and Hezbollah at rally
The activist urged others to advocate for Palestinian prisoners, because "Today's prisoners are yesterday's resistance fighters and tomorrow's leaders."
Seattle Jews to remount an antisemitism exhibit alone, after staff shut it down for Zionism
Museum leaders had announced the exhibit would be reconfigured and presented to the public at a different venue later in the summer.
Seattle museum staff walk out over antisemitism exhibit, forcing its early closure
The staffers protested after the Jewish Historical Society commenced the exhibit by explaining “Today, antisemitism is often disguised as anti-Zionism.”
Soaking in Seattle (and Tacoma)
If you’re planning a visit to Seattle and/or its sister city, Tacoma, it’s best to come equipped with foul-weather gear because it would be a shame to spend all your time indoors
Seattle synagogue vandalized amid antisemitic hate crime wave
According to The Seattle Times, "at least five Jewish institutions in Seattle have received suspicious envelopes, with four containing white powder, since Nov. 3."
US man sentenced for bringing Molotov Cocktails to Labor Day parade
Prosecutors stated that the man, Justin Christopher Moore from Washington, had intended to blow up the building of the Seattle Police Officers Guild.
Looking into Seattle's Sephardic Jewish history
While the Sephardic communal standard follows the norms of Jewish law, individual practice is varied but accepted.