The dark history behind this old Chinatown building People may know about the immigration detention center in Tacoma. But one of the earlier detention centers was in Seattle’s Chinatown-International... Ruby de Luna
Why Washington's undocumented immigrant population is rising Kim Malcolm talks with Pew Research Center demographer Jeff Passel about new population estimates about undocumented immigrants in the United States. Kim Malcolm
Renton’s giant stash of hidden money The Kent Valley keeps its surprises hidden away and out of sight. Nothing is more well-hidden than the Federal Reserve Bank’s giant vault of money, set... Carolyn Adolph
Ask a Trump voter: Six voters explain themselves As Donald Trump's first 100 days as president came to an end in April, KUOW gathered Trump supporters and opponents together. NPR Staff
In this class, Seattle kids are taught to raise their voices Staff at Southern Heights Elementary School were concerned about an 11-year-old boy. He wouldn't make eye contact with people and was disengaged from... Katherine Banwell
Obamacare repeal great, says WA insurance commish, except for sick, elderly, poor Most Washington state lawmakers are dismayed about the House vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act. State insurance officials say it could lead to... Paige Browning
Breastfeeding is 'life or death for communities of color' The birth of Camie Goldhammer's first daughter did not go as planned. The labor had gone long, and Goldhammer, a social worker, ended up having an... Ann Dornfeld
Why is IKEA in Renton, and will we get another one? IKEA has been in the Seattle area since the 1990s, but until recently its store here has been an anomaly. Carolyn Adolph
Think Seattle business is booming? Welcome to Kent When you think about the Puget Sound Region’s boom, where do you think it’s coming from? Many people would answer Amazon, in South Lake Union. Or the... Carolyn Adolph
Surprised by mud-throwing in Mayor Murray sex abuse case? That’s standard When Jeff Simpson tried to sue Ed Murray a decade ago alleging sexual abuse, Murray's lawyer wrote back, “Your client is totally untrustworthy and will... Amy Radil
