Today, we’re bringing you a special documentary from the KUOW Newsroom…

The public is rarely allowed entry into Tacoma’s immigration detention center.

The prison-like facility has rapidly filled to capacity…

A new era of ICE enforcement is gaining steam and reshaping the experience for those locked inside detention. 

KUOW reporter Liz Jones' documentary "Inside ICE Detention" follows the story of one woman who’s trying to navigate her way out. 

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Amazon's CEO comments on recent layoffs, Issaquah on edge following immigration arrests, and "ghost students" are stealing financial aid from WA colleges.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

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This week…

You’ve only got a few more days left to vote, especially if you want to drop your ballot in the mailbox.

Halloween is on a Friday for the first time in over a decade, but Seattle weather might stand in the way of your good time.

And if you see a bunch of 5’7 men at Cal Anderson Park on Saturday, don’t be alarmed. Local event organizers are hosting a “Short King Contest.”

Stranger News Editor Vivian McCall and drag queen Chase Burns are here to break down the week and get a little spooky.

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City Hall hosts resource fair for furloughed federal workers, environmentalists sue to protect the Olympic marmot, and Seattle rideshare drivers protest self-driving taxis.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

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Tomorrow is Halloween. A fun, candy-filled time for some, but a spiritually important time for others.

Seattle has a thriving local witch community… And while you may only think about them during your yearly Practical Magic rewatch, they’re practicing magic year-round.

We’ll hear from a couple of Seattle witches.

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WA to provide emergency funds for food banks, Mayor Harrell wants to ban law enforcement from wearing masks, and the Seattle Storm hires a new head coach.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

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It’s been 5 years since Antonio Mays Jr. was shot and killed at the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest in Seattle.

He was a Black teenager whose murder is still unsolved.

Yet, as his father continues to seek answers, we’ve learned new information.

Seattle Times investigative reporter Sydney Brownstone talks about what she’s uncovered about Antonio’s murder and what it might mean for the ongoing investigation, and an upcoming court case.

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WA joins lawsuit over SNAP benefits, Amazon confirms 14,000 layoffs, and the government shutdown is delaying UW research.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna.

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A week from today, ballots are due for a consequential election in Seattle. Voters will decide whether to keep Mayor Bruce Harrell for another four years or elect progressive challenger Katie Wilson. KUOW politics editor Cat Smith is here to break down several key races as we hit the homestretch.

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Amazon might be laying off thousands of employees this week, the National Guard can't enter Portland until at least tomorrow evening, and Halloween is going to be wet.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

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