Protest march from downtown to Harbor Island planned this afternoon

March 21, 2013 at 9:20 am | In West Seattle news | 3 Comments

Thanks to Leeann for the tip on this, which we are adding to the daily traffic and highlight lists: The Idle No More indigenous-peoples movement is planning a rally and march this afternoon that might affect West Seattle-bound roads including the low bridge. According to the Facebook event page for the protest, they are headed for SSA’s Terminal 18 to show opposition to the coal terminal proposed for Whatcom County, and they plan to distribute a flyer to truckers. The event page includes a route map showing travel along 1st to lower Spokane St., with a timeline suggesting Harbor Island arrival in the 5 pm vicinity. We’ll track this in the afternoon and update you on what’s happening.

3 Comments

  1. The lower bridge is closed. Protestors are on island. Not sure if the two are related though. No Coal

    Comment by Bus rider — 5:32 pm March 21, 2013 #

  2. Thanks. It’s open again now – either it was shortlived or else it was a maritime closure. Someone told us the protesters went by Starbucks HQ, looked to be 100+.

    Comment by WSB — 5:42 pm March 21, 2013 #

  3. It’s ironic that I spent an hour trying to get home from work downtown, stuck in idle nearly the whole time. Thanks for the laughs Idle No More.

    Comment by Idling inSeattle — 11:35 pm March 21, 2013 #

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