A demonstration in support of Palestine prompted Sound Transit to shut down the Link Light Rail station at University of Washington Tuesday afternoon.Sound Transit posted a statement just before 5:00 p.m. indicating that station near Husky Stadium was closed due to protests and that passengers may exit at Capitol Hill Station or University District Station and use the Link shuttle bus to travel to University of Washington Station. Check the latest Sound Transit alerts.
Meanwhile, the University of Washington has been making preparations ahead of an appearance by Charlie Kirk, a right-wing speaker and host scheduled to speak at the HUB at 6:30 p.m. PT as part of his Live Free Tour.Kirk's visit coincides with the presence of the pro-Palestine encampment at UW's Quad, now in its second week on campus. Andrew Kolvet, a spokesperson for Turning Point USA, clarified that Kirk's visit was planned before the commencement of the pro-Palestine encampment.
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