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Monroe Correctional Complex
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
Paula Zambrano basta la agricultura Yakima
Equity

'Nosotras solo queremos trabajar': Las trabajadoras agrícolas de Washington dicen 'basta' a la agresión sexual

Un nuevo currículo bilingüe destinado a poner fin al acoso se enfoca en los productores y gerentes agrícolas de Washington.

by
  • Emily McCarty
/ December 11, 2019
Paula Zambrano looks out a window
Equity

'We just want to work': Washington farmworkers say enough to sexual assault

A new bilingual toolkit targets the state's growers and farmers in preventing harassment.

by
  • Emily McCarty
/ December 11, 2019
High Stakes: Why the Washington State Democratic Primary Is More Important Than Ever

High Stakes: Why the Washington State Democratic Primary Is More Important Than Ever

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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.
A man scoops mushrooms out of a clear baggie.
Politics

Mushrooms, meetups and mainstreaming the movement to decriminalize drugs

Once at the vanguard of drug liberalization, Washington has fallen behind as others have legalized some psychedelics. Now one group of activists wants to catch up, and then some.

by
  • Eric Scigliano
/ November 25, 2019
The Big Fix: Solving Seattle's Most Vexing Issues

The Big Fix: Solving Seattle's Most Vexing Issues

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January 30, 2020
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Opinion

How businesses can support the reparations movement

Hiring the formerly incarcerated is one way to make amends for the brutal legacy of slavery and convict leasing.

by
  • Jerry Goodstein
/ November 19, 2019
News

WA Supreme Court approves Seattle law requiring landlords to accept first qualified applicant

The unanimous ruling has broader implications for future property cases.

by
  • David Kroman
/ November 14, 2019 /
Updated Nov. 14 at 3:20 pm
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News

Value Village rebuked by judge for deceiving consumers

The chain had been sued by the Washington state Attorney General for deliberately confusing shoppers.

by
  • Francesca Lyman
Investigate West
/ November 8, 2019
Shaun Scott
Opinion

The death of Seattle's self-declared wokeness

Tuesday's election laid bare the thin pretense behind the notion that this city is a beacon for tolerance.

by
  • Glenn Nelson
/ November 7, 2019
Headshot of Port Commissioner Ryan Calkins
News

Port of Seattle commissioner arrested on suspicion of domestic violence

Ryan Calkins was booked into the King County jail Thursday morning and released Friday.

by
  • David Kroman
/ October 25, 2019 /
Updated Oct. 29 at 9:40 am
Equity

‘Atmosphere of abuse and mistreatment’: Lawmakers call for investigation of solitary confinement at Tacoma detention center

The letter, signed by U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell  and U.S. Representative Adam Smith, also calls for the completion of the investigation into last year's death of a Russian asylum seeker. 

by
  • Lilly Fowler
/ October 24, 2019
Equity

Washington state isn't transparent about student arrests. Federal law says it's supposed to be

Experts say poor data reporting practices have kept educational institutions from truly confronting their role in exposing kids to the criminal justice system.

by
  • Liz Brazile
/ October 24, 2019
Bartell Drugs storefront
Opinion

What's Seattle doing to solve its shoplifting problem? Nothing really

Bartell Drugs and Uwajimaya are victims of the city's refusal to enforce criminal laws.

by
  • John Carlson
/ October 22, 2019
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