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Hey there, from the KUOW Newsroom. This is Seattle now. I'm Paige Browning. Coming up, the challenges

facing rural jails in Washington and the deadly consequences for inmates. But first,

here are today's top stories. It's Monday, April 15th. A protest blocked the airport expressway

heading into CETAC International Airport this afternoon as part of a chain of nationwide events in support of Palestinians.

The protests started around three this afternoon.

Authorities towed cars, allegedly left by protesters.

Washdot says both directions of Highway 518's ramps to the airport were blocked.

Protesters calling for a ceasefire stalled traffic in cities across the U.S. today, including

in Eugene, Oregon, New York, and San Francisco.

A huge fire destroyed four women-run businesses in Snoqualmie over the weekend.

It happened before dawn Sunday morning in a historic retail building.

It was discovered when a nearby police officer happened to smell smoke.

Diana Apong has the latest today.

It has been a day since Heather Dean and Julie Chung learned that fire destroyed part of the building where they run their business.

As we go into our busy season, it's a really devastating

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