Seattle, WA news on Saturday, October 17, 2026

In Seattle, WA on Saturday, October 17, 2026: No Kings rally draws thousands; road closures ongoing. Also: No Kings rally and voting rights fair drew thousands to Seattle Center today, Oct 17; Mariners manager search tests Jerry Dipoto's promise of fresh thinking. Weather: Saturday starts cool at 48–56°F with mostly clear skies and little rain.

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Headlines

Seattle warns rolling road closures possible near Seattle Center due to No Kings protests and voting rights rally today.KING5.com · Oct 17, 12:18 PM

News & local government

Seattle Times endorses candidate in Washington 1st Congressional District race.The Seattle Times · Oct 17, 7:00 AM

Events & going out

No Kings rally and voting rights fair drew thousands to Seattle Center today, Oct 17.FOX 13 Seattle · Oct 17, 4:45 PM

Sports

Mariners manager search tests Jerry Dipoto's promise of fresh thinking.Sports Illustrated · Oct 17, 7:15 PM

Notices, lost & found

Ballots mailed and voting period begins in Washington state.KIRO 7 News Seattle · Oct 16, 11:45 AM

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