Partnerships to help asylum-seekers at Tukwila church take shape amid city's state of emergency The growing number of migrants looking for asylum at a church in Tukwila prompted the city to declare a state of emergency on Friday. The city is asking for help from state, county, and federal governments, and hopes to meet other priorities at the local level. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
Tukwila's student poets reassure new refugees: ‘You aren't alone’ These sisters came to Tukwila from Afghanistan in 2019 and found a poetry workshop that helped them delve into their own journeys. Now they have words of encouragement for other refugees. Amy Radil Play AudioListen 5 mins
New U.S. immigration rules send asylum requests soaring in Mexico One of the new U.S. rules says you can't request asylum unless you've already been denied in another country. Mexico is getting more applications than ever, and crowded shelters have turn people away. James Fredrick Play AudioListen 5 mins
Our housemate is an Afghan refugee who fled the Taliban In August 2021, the United States’ longest standing war came to an end as the military withdrew from Afghanistan and the Taliban fundamentalist group returned to power. Thousands of Afghan people became refugees and came to the U.S. One of those people is Abdul Nasir. RadioActive’s Micah Riggio lives with Abdul, and has this story of how his family hosts refugees like Abdul as they begin new lives in Seattle. Micah Riggio Play AudioListen 3 mins
Latest on Ukraine: Pentagon leaks, France's overtures in China and Finland in NATO Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. NPR Staff
Mayor pushes for more culturally sensitive response to immigrant deaths An executive order from Seattle’s mayor aims to improve city resources during an unexpected death in immigrant communities. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
Biden administration invites ordinary citizens to help resettle refugees The Biden administration is encouraging ordinary U.S. citizens to help resettle refugees, via the newly launched sponsorship program Welcome Corps in partnership with non-profit organizations. Olivia Hampton Play AudioListen 7 mins
Editors' picks: Our best global photos of 2022 range from heart-rending to hopeful The eye of the camera told the stories of kangaroo care for human babies, Angola's intrepid female de-miners, Ukrainian refugees who find a warm — and familiar — welcome in Brazil and more. Marc Silver
U.K. top court upholds a controversial plan to send migrants to Rwanda The ruling comes months after the government introduced a plan to deport hundreds of potential asylum-seekers to Rwanda. Immigration lawyers and human rights groups have warned of rights violations. Willem Marx
‘You have to start from scratch.’ Navigators at the World School guide students through the health-care maze The Seattle World School in the Central District is gearing up for the new school year. Teachers are prepping for classes, lockers and classrooms are being cleaned out and readied to welcome new students. And, at the school's health clinic, two patient navigators are preparing to help students in a different way. Libby Denkmann Play AudioListen 13 mins
