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  Deportation flights have resumed out of King County Airport / Boeing Field

  KUOW’s Gustavo Sagrero reports the county is also publishing data on those flights.
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  How P-Patches foster Iu Mien community

  Peas and greens are starting to come up in p-patches all around Seattle. And their growth marks a historic milestone - the 50th year of Seattle’s P Patch Community garden program. They’re in high demand. Hobby gardeners use the space for flowers, to experiment with what will grow in Seattle, and for some extra herbs for the salad… But for hundreds of Seattleites, these are small farms sustaining much of their family’s food supply. For the Iu Mien ethnic group, in particular, farming is a way of life. We’ll meet some of them at their garden plots.
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  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.
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  6,000 miles and a chance: My mom's pursuit of a better life

  The decision to leave home is never an easy one. Immigrating 6,000 miles for a chance at a better life is a significant risk. RadioActive’s Idrissa Gaye tells the story of how his mom, May Gueye, said goodbye to friends, family and a stable job in Senegal to pursue higher education in the United States.
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  'It was like a typhoon striking': How Hong Kong's attitude toward protests has changed

  In 2019, the streets of Hong Kong were filled with tear gas and umbrellas. But how did they get to that point, and what’s happening now? RadioActive’s Lucas Deng wanted to learn more about how protests have changed in Hong Kong over time. So he spoke with a family friend, Mr. Woo, who has lived in Hong Kong for most of his life.
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  How my dad finds motivation, from Samoa to the States

  When RadioActive's Terina Papatu pictures her dad, Failelei Papatu, she sees the motivated father of three young girls, a hard worker, and a proud Samoan. And she says his dedication to his family has only gotten stronger since moving to the United States. Terina has this story about her family.
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  Ongoing sanitation concerns at Tacoma ICE facility have been ignored, says UW report

  A recent UW report raises questions about adequate janitorial services at Tacoma’s immigration detention center. The report includes internal emails among ICE staff, noting concerns about cleanliness at the facility.
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  Hunger strike suspended at ICE facility in Tacoma, but objections remain

  Advocates for people detained at Tacoma's Northwest ICE Processing Center say dozens of detainees have ended a hunger strike — for now.

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  ICE detainees in Tacoma reportedly on day three of hunger strike

  Detainees at Tacoma’s immigration facility are reportedly on day three of a hunger strike. And a spokesperson for the ICE facility confirms that chemical agents were used Wednesday in response to a disruption there.
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  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.

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