Equity How programs for homeless youth pivoted in the pandemic Upended by COVID-19, some service providers went online, took to the road or otherwise found new ways to aid homeless youth and young adults. by Allegra Abramo & Sam Leeds Youth Today / February 7, 2022
News Washington state looks to end ICE courthouse arrests A bill under consideration in Olympia would also require federal immigration agents to check in before entering a courthouse. by Lilly Fowler / January 31, 2020
News Memo shows border officers were directed to stop Iranian Americans at Canada border, despite agency’s claims ‘Updated procedures’ from the Seattle field office of U.S. Customs and Border Protection told agents to also detain people with ties to Palestine and Lebanon, and to ask about their religion. by Lilly Fowler Updated on Thurs. Jan. 30, 2:25 p.m. / January 30, 2020
Equity Washington sees surge of foster kids placed in hotels while they wait for treatment The Legislature may boost funds requested by Gov. Jay Inslee to better address severe behavioral cases. by Allegra Abramo InvestigateWest / January 30, 2020 / Updated at 10:50 a.m.
Politics Washington could become the next state to ban private prisons Last year, California banned private detention centers and was promptly sued. Now Washington state legislators are considering a similar ban. by Lilly Fowler / January 23, 2020
Politics An Iranian-born woman held at the Canadian border for 11 hours tells her story The Bellevue woman, who works for Microsoft, was held by U.S. Border Patrol with dozens of others. by Lilly Fowler / January 7, 2020
Politics U.S. attack on Iranian military leader carries 'huge risk of escalation,' WA leaders say Officials and others worry about the lack of Congressional approval for the attack or a plan from the Trump administration. by Lilly Fowler / January 3, 2020 / Updated 5:56 p.m.
Equity Calling it a 'trap,' Washington sues to stop ICE from arresting people at courthouses Since 2017, ICE and Border Patrol have arrested hundreds of immigrants in approximately 20 counties across Washington state. by Lilly Fowler / December 17, 2019
Equity In Washington’s foster care system, aging out often means ending up in prison When state support ends, many leaving the foster system find themselves on their own with no job skills or support system. by Allegra Abramo Youth Today / December 17, 2019
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.