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Washington state exploring options to fight Trump's travel ban

Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown said his office is taking a careful look at the Trump administration’s new travel ban and considering whether the state has a legal basis to challenge it.
- Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
British tourist arrested and detained at Tacoma ICE center after exchanging housework for lodging

Initial reports imply her alleged offense involves doing chores for host families in exchange for a roof over her head.
- Dyer Oxley
Snow and cold in Seattle cause online school, power outages, and icy roads

For those who wanted something different from dry January, February is so far living up to its wintery billing.
- KUOW Staff
Planes, trains, and automobiles (and ferries): Thanksgiving travel times in Western Washington

In Western Washington, it's safe to say: Don't expect smooth and easy travel around Thanksgiving 2024. Know they busy times, and plan ahead.
- Dyer Oxley
Off the Charts: Seattle is the priciest tourist city in the U.S. Should you go to Portland instead?

KUOW compared tourist must-haves in Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver to find the most affordable city for tourists looking to get that Pacific Northwest experience this summer.
- Teo Popescu
With 'bleisure' and fewer workers, the American hotel is in recovery

A new type of traveler is part of the post-pandemic reset at U.S. hotels, along with fewer daily cleanings and pancake-slinging machines.
- Alina Selyukh
They had 3 suitcases and faced 5 flights of stairs. That's when a stranger appeared

Alice Claus and her sister were exhausted after a long flight to Budapest. Then a young man on the street offered help right when they needed it.
- Brigid McCarthy
Boeing takes responsibility for 737 Max 9 failure: 'We caused the problem'

During a call with investors Wednesday, Boeing CEO David Calhoun didn't focus on financials, and instead took responsibility for a recent in-flight airplane malfunction.
- Monica Nickelsburg
Restoring trust is Boeing's big task

Boeing is trying to reassure customers its planes are safe. The company announced this week that it will beef up inspections after a doorplug blew out of a MAX 9 over a week ago. The company has struggled with quality control the last few years. Seattle Times aerospace reporter Dominic Gates is here to talk about how the story’s developing.
- Jennie Cecil Moore
FAA expands oversight of Boeing amid investigation into in-flight blowout

The Federal Aviation Administration is launching a new plan to ensure Boeing’s manufacturing process produces airplanes that are safe to fly.
- Monica Nickelsburg

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