Equity Despite Washington state's new sanctuary law, some local officials still cooperate with ICE and Border Patrol Although the Keep Washington Working Act went into effect more than six months ago, some sheriffs aren't following it. by Lilly Fowler / December 9, 2019 / Updated 9:50 a.m.
Equity Landlords with lawyers, tenants without: How some WA renters are signing away their rights The state Legislature recently passed new regulations to protect against eviction, but many don't know their rights. by David Kroman / December 5, 2019
Equity GEO Group’s Catholic shareholders want to change Tacoma’s private prison from within The Rev. Bryan Pham is pushing the company to improve conditions at the immigration detention center in Tacoma. by Lilly Fowler / December 2, 2019
Equity 'Shameful, destructive and, frankly, soulless': Seattle leaders rail against Trump's dramatic new immigration fees The new rule would increase the cost of citizenship applications for green card holders by 83%, from $640 to $1,170. It would also, for the first time ever, add a fee to asylum applications. by Lilly Fowler / November 26, 2019
Politics After car-tab cuts, a new bus driver worries for his future If Initiative 976 survives the courts, it will mean cuts to bus hours and, possibly, staff. by David Kroman / November 22, 2019
News Seattle protests intensify, even though federal agents are absent With an eye toward Portland, police and protestors again clashed on Capitol Hill Saturday night. by David Kroman / July 25, 2020 / Updated July 26 at 11:36 a.m.
News Judge blocks Seattle's ban on tear gas, other crowd control weapons The Department of Justice asked the judge to block the City Council-approved ban, set to go into effect this weekend. by David Kroman / July 24, 2020 / Updated July 25 at 10:09 a.m.
News King County inmates face even more time alone during COVID-19 With time outside of jail cells greatly restricted, pandemic safety has led to solitary-like conditions. by David Kroman / July 24, 2020
News Washington voters see broader issues in policing, but trust local cops A new statewide Crosscut/Elway poll shows support for police reform, but fear of defunding the police. by David Kroman / July 21, 2020
News Like in Portland, federal agents were in Seattle U.S. Customs and Border Protection confirmed the presence of federal cops — that was news to the mayor and governor. by Lilly Fowler / July 21, 2020