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Mon Jun 1, 2020, 08:47 PM Jun 2020

New curfews set for Monday night in Seattle, Renton after massive weekend unrest

Several Puget Sound cities, including Seattle, Renton and Mercer Island, announced Monday that they will imposed a curfew Monday night following three consecutive days of protests and in some cities, looting that left a widespread trail of destruction and theft.

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan said Monday that the city will impose another curfew tonight as a result of weekend protests and planned protests expected again for this evening. Speaking during an afternoon press conference, the mayor said the curfew will begin at 6 p.m. and last through 5 a.m. Tuesday.

Renton said it too would impose a curfew but they have not yet said what time it will start and end.

Mercer Island officials said their curfew will begin at 7 p.m. Monday night and extend through 5 a.m. Tuesday.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/seattle-mayor-announces-new-curfew-for-monday-night-after-massive-weekend-unrest/ar-BB14Tnau?ocid=hplocalnews

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