News Why Native people 'need to count' in the 2020 census After decades of historical undercounting, Washington’s nonwhite communities hope the results of this year’s census will boost access to critical resources. by Manola Secaira / March 19, 2020
Opinion The coronavirus crisis is what emergency funds are for — Seattle, use them. Officials have $150 million in reserves to provide relief from COVID-19 and its looming economic consequences. by Shaun Scott / March 17, 2020
Equity Coronavirus outbreak prompts call for ICE to release at-risk detainees The suit, filed by the ACLU and Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, calls for the immediate release of detainees in Tacoma. by Lilly Fowler / March 16, 2020 / Updated Monday, March 16 at 3:35 p.m.
Opinion How to fund coronavirus relief? Tax big business When the pandemic subsides, then we can take on the homelessness crisis. by Katie Wilson / March 13, 2020
Opinion King County's COVID-19 quarantine plan disrespects communities of color The county's plan to open quarantine sites in Kent and White Center exposes the fissures already present in our society. by Glenn Nelson / March 11, 2020
Equity Coronavirus fears in Pacific NW lead to rise in anti-Asian racism Asian Americans in Seattle and elsewhere say they are increasingly being harassed and blamed for the COVID-19 outbreak. by Lilly Fowler / March 11, 2020
Opinion COVID-19 should force Seattle to close schools Closures in the wake of coronavirus shouldn’t be a choice between equity and safety. We must ensure both. by Lauren Ware Stark / March 10, 2020 / Updated at 1:51 March 11, 2020
Equity It's white parents' responsibility to integrate Seattle schools, some parents say Integrated Schools is a volunteer organization that aims to get privileged parents to opt for schools with the benefit of diversity. by Meg Butterworth / March 9, 2020
Politics Racial bias study for WA State Patrol could resume after 13 years House budget has $50,000 to fund a collaboration between State Patrol and WSU to analyze traffic stops for evidence of bias. by Jason Buch InvestigateWest / March 6, 2020
Support for Resetting the Table is provided by Northwest Harvest. For rural Native communities, affordable groceries can be hours away Emergency assistance alone can’t fix food inaccessibility for communities like the Hoh Tribe on Washington's Olympic Peninsula. by Manola Secaira / February 28, 2020