On July 4, two Seattle protestors who were marching for the Black Lives Matter movement were struck by a vehicle that drove onto a closed portion of I-5. One of the two young women who were struck on the highway died Saturday evening, while the second woman remains in serious condition. Summer Taylor, 24, of Seattle, was a veterinary clinic […]

A recent byproduct, and national sensation, of the recent Black Lives Matter protests is the sudden formation of the so-called Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone, otherwise known as the CHAZ. While most of the hype surrounding the CHAZ is little more than media sensationalism, and even outright propaganda, during an election year, the police-free zone is certainly causing frustration for nearby […]

Seattle residents have been given 20 miles of space to freely exercise and bike without the dangers of thru-traffic.  Mayor Jenny Durkin announced that these roadways will be permanently closed to vehicles, except to local drivers, even after the stay-at-home order is lifted by Governor Inslee. The Stay Healthy Streets initiative first began in April as a temporary measure to […]

Face masks. Hand sanitizer. Gloves. These are all novelty items that stores and nearby hospitals have frequently run out of in the greater Seattle area. Which begs the question, can we still protect ourselves from the coronavirus (Covid 19) in Washington? The answer is yes. Public health experts across the globe are reminding citizens to stay calm and follow the […]

Here at The Advocates, we understand the dangers of driving in the snow all too well. Some roadways are slicker than others. Some drivers are more reckless than others. It’s difficult to say, though, what the worst part of winter driving is, except that without auto coverage, you could be paying thousands of dollars in vehicle damage and medical expenses […]