Emily Iris Dickinson
Seattle, Wash.
Emily Iris Dickinson is a reporter for The Click with a background in copy editing, blogging, and coordination roles. She’s been published in The Watchdog, Inspiring Teens magazine, and Brio, Focus on the Family magazine. She’s based in Seattle, Wash.
May 27, 2026
Tear Gas Has No Federal Oversight: What This Means for Public Safety
A yellow plume erupts as clicks and explosions echo amongst the Seattle streets. People in face masks, with beanies and hoods, walk away from the tear gas wiping their eyes and coughing. In cities across the country, law enforcement agents are using the chemical agent tear gas in efforts to rein in protestors.
December 8, 2025
Seattle’s Safety Gap: When Feeling Safe and Being Safe Don’t Align
Seattle's University District hasn’t seen any major changes in crime data in the past few years. However, as an area with crime above the national average, residents and workers feel unsafe.
November 12, 2025
‘I Can’t Not Be Out Here:’ Seattle Protesters Explain Why They Stand on Overpasses Protesting the Trump Administration
'No Kings' protests have spread throughout the country since June in response to a perceived threat of authoritarianism from President Donald Trump’s second administration. Defund Musk volunteer Dan Druliner said, “Anything that has a power is being attacked. That sounds like authoritarianism. Free speech [is] under attack.”
October 23, 2025
A Three-Minute Dive Into the Mind of Musician and Composer Aseda Safoa
Indie artist Aseda Safoa sits with The Click to talk about new music and headlining shows.
October 9, 2025
Major Hospital Expansion Underway for Seattle Area
The growing population of the Snoqualmie Valley will be matched with the expansion of the local hospital