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Alex Garland
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Photographer, journalist, writer, artist. Lover of couches, burritos, human rights, and nice views. If you've got a story that needs telling or photos that need creating, send me a message.

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A round dance is held at the Harbor Steps in #Seattle for #indigenous People's day
October 13, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Beavers in Seattle!

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Beavers Build Bridges: How These Seattle Critters Are Connecting Communities to Climate Solutions
In Seattle, beavers are helping build more than dams — they're bridging climate education, cultural connection, and community resilience across generations.
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September 5, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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#Seattle journalists release public statement regarding targeting of #Palestinian #Journalists.
August 29, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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I think we can confidently say that "smoke season" is here.
August 3, 2025 at 4:11 AM
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Healthcare workers in Seattle march on Amazon, call Medicaid cuts "Largest wealth transfer in history". www.patreon.com/posts/health...
July 27, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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Healthcare workers and union members in #Seattle protest Trumps Big Beautiful Bill and the cuts against Healthcare.
July 26, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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I’ve launched a Patreon as a home for my photography, reporting, and creative work.

I’d love for you to join me:
👉 patreon.com/AlexGarland

Your support helps me keep documenting Seattle’s ever-changing landscape and creating work that matters. Thank you!💛
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July 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Let the people have rat.

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‘Let the people have rat’ — Work party restores Cal Anderson Park mural
A symbol of Capitol HIll’s “Hot Rat Summer” has been restored — partially — on the historic Cal Anderson Gatehouse. Dedicated neighbors, artists, and two members of th…
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July 17, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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Palantir offices in South Lake Union see a sit-in staged by Jewish Voice for Peace to protest the genocide in Gaza.
July 14, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Seattle’s mysterious Sea Dragonsss artist reveals story behind Capitol Hill’s time-traveling sculptures
If you have wandered across Capitol Hill, Columbia City, Seward Park, or even Los Angeles, you may have spotted them — colorful, CD-studded dragon faces grinning from telephone poles, their r…
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June 27, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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Dodgeball DJ — How music and community helped Dan Gregory heal
Five years ago, Dan Gregory’s life changed forever when he was shot by the brother of an SPD officer during the 2020 protests on Capitol Hill. The trauma left deep scars, both physically and mental…
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June 18, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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No Kings, no arrests as 70,000 march from Cal Anderson Park
With reporting by Alex Garland Crowds were measured by the mile Saturday as demonstrators marched from Capitol Hill’s Cal Anderson Park in Seattle’s contribution to a weekend of “…
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June 15, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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#NoKings Protest at #Seattle Center
June 14, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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They're dancing at the #Seattle Center for the #NoKings Protest
June 14, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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@PramilaJayapal says to the #Seattle #NoKings protest "we dont have kings, we dont have crown. Ęs, and the people will never back down".
June 14, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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In Seattle, the #NoKings protest at Cal Anderson has one set of bathrooms. Quite the line.
June 14, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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This is not great.
Israel has begun carrying out strikes on Iran, two US officials say - www.reuters.com/world/middle...
Israel strikes Iran, no US involvement, US officials say
Israel has begun carrying out strikes on Iran, two U.S. officials said on Thursday, adding there was no U.S. assistance or involvement in the operation.
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June 13, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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Wild night at 2nd and Marion in #Seattle as ICE protests turn violent at the hands of police.
June 12, 2025 at 5:38 AM
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A dumpster had been set on fire at Marion and 2nd in #Seattle
June 12, 2025 at 4:35 AM
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The Federal Building in #Seattle has been redecorated.
June 12, 2025 at 4:07 AM
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The Henry M. Jackson Federal Building in #Seattle is where ICE arrests people after immigration hearings. The people of Seattle have now surrounded the building to protest
June 12, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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Over 1000 people have gathered at the #Seattle Federal Building in protest of ICE. The building is being surrounded.
June 12, 2025 at 3:50 AM
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Large Anti ICE demonstration on Capitol Hill
June 12, 2025 at 3:23 AM
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Kshama Sawant speaks at Anti ICE rally in Cal Anderson park on #CapitolHill in #Seattle
June 12, 2025 at 2:41 AM
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May 25, 2025 at 4:26 AM