Demonstrators resist as crews arrive at Seattle protest zone

SEATTLE (AP) — Crews arrived with heavy equipment arrived early Friday at Seattle’s “occupied” protest zone, apparently ready to dismantle barriers set up by demonstrators. However, workers stopped after demonstrators resisted, including by lying on top of some of the makeshift structures. Stefanie Formas, a spokeswoman for Mayor Jenny Durkan, said the goal is to improve access for neighborhood residents. She said city officials would discuss the plans later Friday mornin