Japanese American survivors revisit a troubling past and vow to protect the Idaho prison camp where they were held I’m looking for a name on an exhibit that's honoring more than 4,000 people who were incarcerated here, in the middle of Idaho farmland, at an American prison camp that most people don’t know about or would prefer to forget. Natalie Akane Newcomb Play AudioListen 14 mins
Why one Seattle author is seeing her books banned in Florida Seattle author Kirby Larson's historical fiction novel "Dash" was removed from classrooms in Duvall, Florida. It’s an experience that’s becoming increasingly common. Libby Denkmann Sarah Leibovitz Katie Campbell Play AudioListen 13 mins
Tacoma community members call for accountability as trial of police officers charged with killing Manny Ellis begins Opening statements began this morning in the trial of three Tacoma police officers charged with killing Manny Ellis. Libby Denkmann Noel Gasca Play AudioListen 22 mins
WA investigations office created in response to Manny Ellis killing begins work as trial of Tacoma officers continues The Office of Independent Investigations, formed in 2021, is conducting trainings and bringing new staff on board to conduct investigations of the use of deadly force by law enforcement throughout the state. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
'Remember how much I love you.' Manny Ellis' mother recounts last conversation with her son in trial of officers charged in his death Marcia Carter-Patterson, mother of Manuel Ellis, took the stand Monday in the trial of three Tacoma police officers charged with her son’s death. Ellis, a 33-year-old Black man, died in police custody in March 2020. Kate Walters
Black officers say racism was rampant at UW Police. Trial starts Monday in Seattle A jury trial is scheduled to begin Monday in a case involving dozens of claims of racial discrimination at the University of Washington Police Department. Amy Radil
New push to ‘hold police accountable’ gains steam in Washington state A Washington advocacy group continues to push for a statewide office that can charge police officers for misuse of deadly force. Jeanie Lindsay
Mayor Harrell orders Seattle departments to increase BIPOC contracts, with emphasis on Black-owned businesses Mayor Bruce Harrell has issued an executive order instructing Seattle departments to prioritize contracting with women- and minority-owned businesses (WMBE), with an emphasis on Black-owned firms. Dyer Oxley
Seattle area faith leaders call on WA Congress members to back a ceasefire in Gaza Close to 200 Seattle area faith leaders from different backgrounds have signed onto a statement outlining a plan to address the rising death toll in Gaza, which has now surpassed 11,000. A portion of those faith leaders gathered in front of the Jackson Federal building on Thursday morning, looking for the attention of U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray, and other federally elected officials. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
