Seattle police gay bar

Joey Burgess, who owns two gay clubs in Capitol Hill, said Friday night was not the first time police have stormed into his bars at peak times, unannounced.

Police, Fire, and the Liquor Board Raided Two Seattle Gay Bars

Officers checked that staff members were up to date on their alcohol training permits. It's a continual thing that happens at our bar. The Liquor and Cannabis Board confirmed the inspections in a statement on Tuesdaystating officers visited 18 bars on Friday and Saturday nights. Burgess said officers waved their flashlights in the dark nightclub and took photos of people without their consent.

On Tuesday Burgess said he had still not heard from Seattle Police or the liquor board, but he did get a call of support from his city councilmember, Joy Hollingsworth. Hollingsworth has asked the liquor board to explain their actions to her in writing by Friday. Washington state Sen.

The moment is now for people to not give in. Casey Martin is a general assignment reporter who has covered everything from political protests to electric scooters. He is almost always out in the field where the news happens. Get Local Stories Delivered to your inbox daily, weekly, or monthly. Explore Newsletters.