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‘He spoke for us’: Rev. Jesse Jackson’s lasting legacy in Seattle

From Mount Zion's pulpit to the presidential campaign trail, Rev. Jesse Jackson left an indelible mark on Seattle's civil rights movement. SEATTLE — Rev. Jesse Jackson, the civil rights leader and...

Over 20 families sue Boeing over South Korea’s deadliest air crash

A Jeju Air plane crashed in late 2024, killing 179 people. Since then, seven lawsuits have been filed and moved to federal court in western Washington. SEATTLE — Seven lawsuits over...

Judge rules ICE medical neglect made detention unconstitutional, Filipino man released

A Filipino man was begging for months to go to the hospital after a "stabbing" pain in his stomach. He ended up with a bone infection and an amputation. TACOMA, Wash....

Dozens of cars parked near Lynnwood train station towed during Super Bowl Parade

By afternoon, Mary's Towing said it had received approximately 55 requests to remove cars illegally parked near the Lynwood light rail station, with more coming in. LYNNWOOD, Wash. — Businesses and...

UW implements mandatory civil rights training for students, staff after federal antisemitism probe

The University of Washington must implement civil rights training after a federal investigation found it mishandled 140 reports of discrimination and harassment. SEATTLE — The University of Washington is requiring all...

UW students receive settlement checks for COVID-era tuition dispute

When a pandemic forced UW online, students demanded refunds. Five years later, they're getting checks for about $40 — a small victory in a $4M settlement. SEATTLE — University of Washington...

Hundreds of Tacoma high school students walk out to protest ICE

The school district said it respects students freedom of speech, but didn't explicitly encourage students to attend. TACOMA, Wash. — More than 100 Stadium High School students walked off campus...

Seattle VA union holds vigil for Alex Pretti

The American Federation of Government employees held a nationwide vigil for its union member Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse at a VA hospital in Minneapolis. SEATTLE — A modest vigil honoring...

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