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  Seattle dad with children in the Israeli army hopes for peace, but supports war

  When Seattle attorney Dan Swedlow checks Instagram in the morning, it's not to distract himself from his work on labor law. He’s checking to make sure his adult children in Israel are safe and alive.

  • Stephen Howie
  • John O'Brien
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  A Palestinian American in Seattle holds her family's history close as war rages in Gaza

  Sabrene Odeh, a Palestinian American who lives in Seattle, shares the harrowing stories of her family members who live in the West Bank and are living through airstrikes, assaults, threats, harassment, and fear in the wake of the Hamas attack and Israel's ongoing response.

  • Stephen Howie
  • John O'Brien
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  Tensions run high at UW pro-Palestine rally

  The University of Washington’s Red Square echoed with hundreds of activists Thursday, chanting, “Free, free, Palestine, within our lifetime.” People climbed the railings of the Suzzallo Library and waved the Palestinian flag. Many held signs reading “Free Palestine.”

  • Natalie Akane Newcomb
  • Juan Pablo Chiquiza
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  Lummi Nation moves to block BC port expansion they say would impact salmon

  The port authority said the expansion would increase Canada’s west coast container capacity by about a third of what it’s already at, and has Indigenous buy-in. But the Lummi Nation in Washington said they've been ignored, and that is a violation of their rights.

  • Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
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  Is Canada about to ease requirements for crossing the border?

  How two and a half years of changing restrictions and an app caused disruption to businesses and residents living along the border

  • Libby Denkmann
  • Hans Anderson
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  Former King 5 anchor awarded medal from Japanese government

  The Japanese ambassador to the U-S was in Seattle to celebrate the 65th anniversary of Seattle’s sister city relationship with Kobe. Lori Matsukawa was also awarded one of Japan's highest honors by Japan's ambassador to the United States. Sh

  • Natalie Akane Newcomb
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  'It was just shock.' Local reaction to the assassination of Japan's former leader

  Washington State has one of the country’s largest populations of Japanese Americans. Many, including Megumi Ijiri, were shaken by the news of Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s assassination.

  • Natalie Akane Newcomb
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  Lumen (like the field) is pulling out of Russia. What's next?

  You probably know the name 'Lumen' because of its connection to one of our major sports stadiums. But it's also one of the largest internet data sources in Russia. Or it was until this week.

  • Libby Denkmann
  • Sarah Leibovitz
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  'No masking, no checks.' This doctor shares her experience in Covid-safe New Zealand

  This story is part of a series of first-person narratives documenting this moment in history, from the pandemic to the protests for racial equality.

  • Esmy Jimenez
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  Ferry service boosted to U.S. exclave of Point Roberts, which is cut off by Canada

  The Port of Bellingham is increasing temporary ferry service to the isolated enclave of Point Roberts, Washington. That community was largely cut off...

  • Tom Banse

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