Donald Trump Returned to Washington: Thousands of people—overwhelmingly white; tons of men—stood in line to see the Republican candidate. While many of them made it inside Everett's Xfinity Arena and others were stuck waiting outside, the arena was not full up to its 10,000-person capacity. Among the opening acts: Reince Priebus and Rudy Giuliani.
Trump Hit the Familiar Themes: Jobs, China, NAFTA, immigration, Hillary Clinton. While the crowd roared with boos at every mention of Clinton, their anger was even louder when Trump mentioned Syrian refugees. Trump read the lyrics to the Al Wilson song "The Snake," warning that "bad, bad things" are going to happen if the U.S. allows more refugees in.
Hundreds Protested Outside the Rally and a Few Protesters Were Thrown Out of the Arena: Protesters denounced Trump's sexism and racism, and were surrounded by chants of "Trump, Trump, Trump" when they protested inside the arena.
Another group jubilant after being kicked out of arena. They chanted: "Hillary. Hillary." and got booted. #TrumpWA pic.twitter.com/mKhOwEyG0I
— Evan Bush (@evanbush) August 31, 2016
Almost to Xfinity Arena. pic.twitter.com/x5DMVyDDB1
— Ana Sofia Knauf (@asknauf) August 31, 2016
Meanwhile, inside, Trump told supporters, "You know on television, they said, 'I wonder why he's going to the state of Washington because, you know what, Republicans don't win it, but we're gonna win it. That's why I'm here." Find all of our live coverage right here.
Today, Trump Will Visit Mexico: After months of demonizing immigrants and promising to build a wall on the southern border, Trump plans to meet with Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto. That decision is drawing criticism inside Mexico.
A Man Was Found Stabbed Outside Seattle City Hall: The stabbing was reported around 3 a.m., but few other details are known.
Hundreds of Rape Kits Sent to State Crime Lab, but Not Enough Money to Test Them: KOMO reports that, according to the King County Sheriff's Office, only 32 of the almost 250 kits sent to the lab, have been tested. After a significant backlog in the past, state law now requires all kits to be sent for testing, but a lack of funding means they're not being processed.
Woman Jumps From Window to Escape Robbery: According to Seattle Police, four armed men entered the woman's home at 9th and Alder and she jumped out a second floor window to escape. She was taken to Harborview.
Two Thousand Seattle Police Dashcam Videos Deleted: The department blames a "technological glitch." Ansel has details.
In Primaries, Rubio, McCain, Wasserman Schultz Win: "The incumbents won the night in several highly watched races Tuesday night," CNN reports. "CNN projected Republican Sens. Marco Rubio of Florida and John McCain of Arizona and Democratic Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida all won their primary races Tuesday night.
Two Shot in South Lake Union: The two victims were taken to the hospital; police are still searching for the shooter.
Senior Islamic State Figure Reportedly Killed in Syria: Does it matter?
The Stranger Is Rescinding Its Endorsement of Erin Jones: Because of Jones' comments about LGBTQ youth, we're rescinding our primary election endorsement of Jones and will back Chris Reykdal in the general election.