News Podcast | Behind the surprising results of our Supreme Court poll We asked Washington voters their opinions on the court and their thoughts on current cases. Pollster Stuart Elway shares his takeaways. by Mark Baumgarten / April 26, 2023
Culture Podcast | Behind the skyrocketing prices of Alden Mason’s artwork Ten years after his death, the Seattle painter is having a moment. Reporter Margo Vansynghel discusses the increased interest in his work. by Mark Baumgarten / March 8, 2023
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
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 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 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