Equity After fatal police shooting at detention center, Tacoma city leaders face criticism from within A city commission argues that the Northwest Detention Center ‘endangers lives’ of staff, law enforcement, community members and detainees. by Lilly Fowler / July 17, 2019
Equity Fearing deportation, parents make plans for children who could be left behind Undocumented immigrants are preparing for the worst by assigning guardians for their children. by Lilly Fowler / July 15, 2019 / Updated at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30
Equity Ante el miedo de la deportación, padres de familia hacen planes para los niños que se podrían quedar atrás Migrantes indocumentados se preparan para lo peor, designando tutores para sus niños. by Lilly Fowler / July 15, 2019
News Sheriff's office gave info to ICE, violating King County's sanctuary policy Immigration officials were provided names and given access to other information of people under arrest. The sheriff's office claims it was all a mistake. by Lilly Fowler / July 9, 2019 / Updated on Thursday, July 11 at 4:40 p.m.
Equity Seattle judge blocks Trump attempt to lock up asylum seekers indefinitely In April, U.S. Attorney General William Barr had directed immigration judges to deny migrants seeking asylum bond hearings. by Lilly Fowler / July 2, 2019
Equity While airlines rake it in, catering staff at Sea-Tac airport threaten to strike Other workers at the airport saw their pay go up when the City of SeaTac upped its minimum wage. The people who make food for the flights did not. by Lilly Fowler / June 16, 2019 / Updated at 10:58 a.m. on Monday, June 17
News Seattle Times reporter accused of sending explicit messages resigns The move, announced to staff by email, comes after the conclusion of an internal investigation. by Lilly Fowler / June 11, 2019 / Updated at 1:55 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11
Equity An asylum seeker vowed never to return to Russia. His death in ICE custody sent him back Records and family members reveal new details about Mergensana Amar, the man who died in Tacoma while in ICE custody. by Lilly Fowler / June 10, 2019 / Updated at 8:35 a.m. on June 10
Politics Controversy and security concerns follow Ilhan Omar to Bellevue Wherever Rep. Ilhan Omar goes, layers of security follow. The freshman congresswoman’s visit to Washington state on Saturday was no exception. by Lilly Fowler / May 26, 2019 / Updated Tuesday, May 28 at 11:35 a.m.
Equity In Yakima, ICE Air flights bring money, fear and division The flights were banned from Boeing Field by county government. Could the same happen in Central Washington? by Lilly Fowler / May 22, 2019