Immigration In The Northwest

Education

A charter school chain promised a world-class education. Instead, they billed the state and let kids ‘sit there quietly’

Impact Public Schools has become the state's largest charter school chain by promising families an alternative to what it calls "the factory model" of education. Every student would receive a personalized education plan, Impact told

What can Seattle expect from its new director of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs?

Last week Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced that Seattle Port Commissioner Hamdi Mohamed would be joining his administration as Director of the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs. But what does she hope to do in that position?

Decades later, a collection of photographs is filling in the corners of Washington's Latino history

Irwin Nash photographed the living and working conditions of workers in the Yakima Valley during the height of the United Farm Workers' Movement. Thanks to technology, his photos are bringing that story to the forefront today.

Washington preparing for surge of Afghan refugees in coming weeks

Washington is anticipating another wave of refugees from Afghanistan. Approximately 143 Afghan people have resettled here between end of July and August 14th. Here’s what refugees can expect once they arrive.

Report: WA law enforcement agencies still cooperate with ICE, despite state law banning practice

Local law enforcement agencies across Washington state have worked with federal immigration agents to detain undocumented immigrants, despite a state law banning such collaborations. That’s according to a new report from the University of Washington Center for Human Rights.

Law & Courts

Washington state and detainees challenge $1-a-day pay policy

AG’s Office wants a finding that the minimum wage law applies to detainees