Why so many refugees have a Jan. 1 birthday More than 200 Syrian refugees have been resettled in Washington state. And this New Year’s Day, many in the Seattle area plan to gather for a special... Liz Jones
Seattle woman has family in Aleppo and wants the U.S. to be doing much more Bill Radke talks with Rita Zawaideh, who runs the humanitarian nonprofit Salaam Cultural Museum in Seattle, about the current struggles of Syrian people... Bill Radke Katherine Banwell
People are afraid of speaking Spanish in public, even in liberal Seattle Since the election last month, some day laborers have said they don't feel comfortable speaking Spanish in public. “And that’s here in the City of... Liz Jones
For undocumented immigrants, "Be glad you live in Washington," says this lawyer Kim Malcolm talks with attorney Karol Brown about how President Elect Donald Trump's proposed immigration policies could affect immigrants living in... Kim Malcolm Andy Hurst
7 chilling tips for immigrants who fear deportation under Trump Hundreds of immigrants packed a school gym on Thursday night. But not for something normal, like a basketball game. Liz Jones
Dark days ahead: American professors on Trump presidency In the liberal bastion that is Seattle, the response to the election was acute. People cried openly on buses and in cafes. Some took time off work to... Isolde Raftery
My dad's Cinderella story: Finding love in Somalia My dad's life story is kind of like Cinderella’s. My dad, Abdul-Basit Hassan, grew up without a mom, worked for an evil relative and found his princess... Zubeyda Ahmed
Upon Arrival: How refugees find their way in Seattle For many refugees, the first year can feel like a race against the clock to set up a new life. You get a little cash up front and a few months of help... Liz Jones
PHOTOS: Iranian refugee couple starts new life in Seattle The couple won't say why they left Iran. Did something bad happen? "Yes," Peiman Karimi, the husband, says. "Not me. To Neda.” Neda Sharifi Khalafabadi... Liz Jones
Where Seattle's refugees come from and other things you should know “Sincerely, if I told you the truth, you cannot achieve or reach your aim if you don’t struggle. So now, I’m struggling.” Those are the words of Osman... Kara McDermott
