Equity Coronavirus outbreak prompts call for ICE to release at-risk detainees The suit, filed by the ACLU and Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, calls for the immediate release of detainees in Tacoma. by Lilly Fowler / March 16, 2020 / Updated Monday, March 16 at 3:35 p.m.
News To stop COVID-19, Washington implements measures not seen since Spanish flu Gov. Jay Inslee banned gatherings of over 250 people in the state's three most populous counties. by David Kroman & Lilly Fowler / March 11, 2020
Equity Coronavirus fears in Pacific NW lead to rise in anti-Asian racism Asian Americans in Seattle and elsewhere say they are increasingly being harassed and blamed for the COVID-19 outbreak. by Lilly Fowler / March 11, 2020
Politics WA churches make do praying in cars amid Trump's push to reopen Congregants adapt to drive-in and other alternative services as Pacific Northwest churches focus on prayer over politics. by Lilly Fowler / May 28, 2020
News Untangling coronavirus' uneven impact in the West 'Tiny little wildfires' of infection push the spread faster and death rate higher in some states. by Lilly Fowler / May 19, 2020
Equity Why COVID-19 is hitting Washington Latinos especially hard The state's communities of color now account for larger share of positive tests, due to slow testing, exposure at work and other factors. by Lilly Fowler & David Kroman / May 8, 2020
News New tools to help WA abuse victims put to the test during coronavirus Advocates worry for women, children and elders as abuse takes on new forms, making exit plans and reporting even more difficult. by Lilly Fowler / May 5, 2020
News Medics say police have targeted them at Seattle protests Volunteer health workers worry Seattle police may continue using flash bangs, rubber bullets and tear gas to prevent them from helping injured protesters by Lilly Fowler / June 18, 2020
News Black clergy voice strong support for Seattle Police chief Despite intense scrutiny during protests, community leaders say they stand behind Carmen Best ‘100 percent.’ by Lilly Fowler / June 15, 2020 / Updated 5:56 p.m. Monday, June 15
Equity Protests ‘like the world’s never seen.’ What comes next in Seattle? Local leaders call the current demonstrations a new era for civil rights. by David Kroman & Lilly Fowler / June 12, 2020