Death

Race & Identity

Washington man dies at Tacoma ICE facility, days after human rights group visit

Immigration and Customs Enforcement reports the detainee, 36-year-old Jose Manuel Sanchez-Castro, died Sunday the Northwest ICE Processing Center. He was the second death at the Tacoma facility this year and the fourth person to die at the processing center since 2006.

National

'I was broken and needed help': After her father died, a stranger stepped in

When Roxanne Olson found herself in the middle of a security scare at Chicago's O'Hare airport, a woman walked up to her and said: "I'm here to help people like you."

Health

Covid isolation reduced to 24 hours in Washington state

Washington’s Department of Health announced Monday that people experiencing covid symptoms only need to isolate for 24-hours or until their health improves. Previous guidelines from the state and CDC recommended people stay home for at least five days to stop the spread of the disease.

Environment

At least 5 people in Seattle died from hypothermia during the extreme cold

King County officials report at least five people have died in Seattle since Thursday due to exposure to extreme cold. Subfreezing temperatures and a bit of snow hit Western Washington over the weekend as thousands of people struggle to survive outside.

Health

A record number of people died in King County last year without family to bury them

On Wednesday the King County Medical Examiner’s Office honored hundreds of people who died in 2022 whose families could not be located or could not afford a burial service. Investigators with the office say the number of indigent remains is increasing year after year.

Fentanyl spike leads to record overdose deaths in King County

The number of overdose deaths in King County so far this year has officially set a new record, making 2023 the deadliest year for drug and alcohol fatalities.

Crime

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.