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Woman detained on UW’s Greek Row identified as subject of federal warrant, officials say

'To the best of our knowledge this was not immigration-related,' Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson said. SEATTLE — A woman taken into custody near the University District was detained on a federal...

Hit-and-run on I-5 sets off chain-reaction crash that killed 72-year-old grandmother

Family says victim survived initial crash and called for help before being struck and killed minutes later. SEATAC, Wash. — What began as a routine Sunday morning paper route ended in...

Father searches Ballard, Fremont for missing Seattle woman last seen February 28

Violet Benjamin, 28, disappeared after leaving her Ballard apartment; her father says possible sightings have been reported in the area. SEATTLE — A father is asking the public for help as...

Tukwila approves temporary ban on new detention centers amid reports of ICE expansion

City leaders say they can’t control private leases, but a moratorium could ban new detention centers. TUKWILA, Wash. — The city of Tukwila has approved a temporary ban on new detention...

Shutdown confusion at SEA Airport: TSA PreCheck restored, Global Entry remains offline

The Port of Seattle says federal staffing decisions triggered early-morning scramble as DHS funding standoff enters second week SEATAC, Wash. — A partial federal government shutdown tied to Department of Homeland...

Seattle restaurants raise funds for Minneapolis businesses amid fallout from ICE operations

More than 70 Seattle-area restaurants are pledging a portion of their proceeds to help Minneapolis businesses stay afloat amid closures and fear tied to ICE. SEATTLE — As Minneapolis neighborhoods grapple...

Immigrant advocates rally in Olympia, push funding for WAISN deportation hotline amid rise in ICE activity

This is the ninth annual Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Day in Olympia. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Hundreds of immigrant advocates and community members packed the state Capitol on Wednesday, urging lawmakers to...

ICE exploring expanded detention capacity in Pacific Northwest, including Tacoma

A federal planning document shows a potential new facility with up to 1,635 beds and five courtrooms. TACOMA, Wash. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is exploring plans to expand...

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