Protesters march against ICE, mayor vows to clear homeless camps, and Kraken edge Golden Knights in Seattle Local Pulse

Good morning, this is Seattle Local Pulse for Sunday, February 1. We kick off with breaking news from downtown, where protesters marched through the streets yesterday against ICE immigration tactics, drawing crowds from Pioneer Square to Westlake Center. KIRO 7 reports the peaceful rally highlighted tensions, and now our police union pushes back hard against the mayor's stance barring feds from local enforcement, saying it risks public safety. City Hall updates tie into this too, as the new mayor vows to clear homeless encampments ahead of the World Cup at Lumen Field, planning 500 new shelter spots like tiny homes near Ballard and the University of Washington by June. That means real changes for daily life, with sweeps resuming but delays in some spots to balance compassion and urgency. Weather wise, we enjoyed near-record warmth yesterday, topping 59 degrees at Sea-Tac, but a soaker hits today with patchy rain picking up after midnight, highs around 50, and several tenths of an inch expected. Bundle up for outdoor plans, listeners, as winds stay light from the southeast. On the sports front, our Seattle Kraken edged the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 last night at T-Mobile Park, keeping our playoff hopes alive with strong third-period play. New business buzz includes pop-ups near Capitol Hill, while real estate sees median home prices holding at about 850,000 dollars, up 5 percent year-over-year, fueling job growth in tech around South Lake Union with 10,000 openings posted last month. Crime report from the past day stays calm: no major incidents, just routine patrols and a public safety alert for slippery streets downtown from overnight moisture. Looking ahead, catch community events like free jazz at the Tractor Tavern tomorrow and a food truck fest in Fremont on Tuesday. Shoutout to Roosevelt High's basketball team for their upset win over rivals Friday. And a feel-good note: neighbors in Queen Anne rallied to restore a historic mural on Queen Anne Avenue, bringing us all together. Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and remember to subscribe for daily updates. This has been Seattle Local Pulse. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.