This week…

A Saturday rally and Tuesday protest from religious group MayDay USA sparked counter-protests and arrests.

Seattle’s beaches are getting increased police and park ranger presence this summer, and some are even closing early.

And good news if you love bees, pickleball, or Smokey Bear… A new state law gives you seven new options for license plate designs.

Factal Editor Joe Veyera and Stranger Reporter Nathalie Graham are here to break down the week.

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This week&hellip;
A Saturday rally and Tuesday protest from religious group MayDay USA sparked counter-protests and arrests.
Seattle&rsquo;s beaches are getting increased police and park ranger presence this summer, and some are even closing early.
And good news if you love bees, pickleball, or Smokey Bear&hellip; A new state law gives you seven new options for license plate designs.
Factal Editor Joe Veyera and Stranger Reporter Nathalie Graham are here to break down the week.
We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow">Tap here</a> to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.
Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:seattlenow@kuow.org">seattlenow@kuow.org</a>, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or<a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback"> leave us feedback online</a>.

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This week…  A Saturday rally and Tuesday protest from religious group MayDay USA sparked counter-protests and arrests.  Seattle’s beaches are getting increased police and park ranger presence this summer, and some are even closing early.  And good news if you love bees, pickleball, or Smokey Bear… A new state law gives you seven new options for license plate designs.  Factal Editor Joe Veyera and Stranger Reporter Nathalie Graham are here to break down the week. 

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