News Black Seattleites react to police chief’s resignation with rage, hope The sudden exit of Seattle’s first Black female chief exposes complex generational and racial divides. by David Kroman & Lilly Fowler / August 12, 2020
Equity WA to create $40M fund for undocumented workers hurt by pandemic Workers without access to federal assistance like stimulus checks are getting a lifeline from the state. by Lilly Fowler / August 10, 2020 / Updated Aug. 10, 6:18 p.m.
Equity Washington creará un fondo de $40M para los trabajadores indocumentados afectados por la pandemia Los trabajadores que no pueden acceder a la ayuda federal, como el cheque de estímulo, recibirán un apoyo vital del estado. by Lilly Fowler / August 10, 2020 / Updated Aug. 10, 6:18 p.m.
Equity Black pastors and activists want Central District land as reparations As Black Lives Matter protests continue, leaders say Seattle should give the community back land they say is owed to them. by Lilly Fowler / July 30, 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
Equity Washington DACA recipients still anxious after Supreme Court decision Initially pleasantly surprised by the high court’s ruling, Dreamers in Washington are looking toward the presidential election for a more permanent solution. by Lilly Fowler / July 16, 2020
News If police are defunded, Seattle firefighters could face a new reality City council members and community groups are pushing for a third way to help people in crisis, which may involve some firefighters. by Lilly Fowler / July 13, 2020
Culture Art Seen: Seattle artists make plywood their canvas Mural artists reflect on the role public art plays during pandemic isolation and protests. by Aileen Imperial / July 9, 2020
News Teen with no criminal record freed from ICE custody in WA The teenager was one of only a handful of youth still in ICE custody in the Pacific Northwest. by Lilly Fowler / July 8, 2020
Support for The New Normal is provided by Comcast. The New Normal: Lesson planning for a pandemic Kindergarten teacher Caitlin McNulty helps keep education accessible, safe and equitable during the coronavirus lockdown. by Aileen Imperial / June 29, 2020