Undocumented immigrant population rose 25% in WA, now likely declining
The number of undocumented immigrants in Washington state grew by more than 25% between 2021 and 2023. That population has likely started to decline this year, due in part to increased deportations and reduced protections under the Trump administration. Joining Good Day Seattle to talk about the latest in immigration enforcement in Washington is Seattle University School of Law professor Zaida C. Rivera.
The number of undocumented immigrants in Washington state grew by more than 25% between 2021 and 2023. That population has likely started to decline this year, due in part to increased deportations and reduced protections under the Trump administration. Joining Good Day Seattle to talk about the latest in immigration enforcement in Washington is Seattle University School of Law professor Zaida C. Rivera.
Feds intercept 1,300 barrels of meth precursor chemicals shipped from China to Mexico
Federal officials made a high-seas interception of hundreds of thousands of pounds of two different precursor chemicals that are used to make methamphetamine, a shipment they say came from China and was destined for the Sinaloa cartel in Mexico.
Federal officials made a high-seas interception of hundreds of thousands of pounds of two different precursor chemicals that are used to make methamphetamine, a shipment they say came from China and was destined for the Sinaloa cartel in Mexico.
Tacoma man killed at Burning Man, homicide investigation underway
A homicide investigation is underway after a Tacoma man was murdered at the Burning Man in Nevada, last weekend.
A homicide investigation is underway after a Tacoma man was murdered at the Burning Man in Nevada, last weekend.
Trump considers sending federal troops to New Orleans before Chicago
President Trump now says he may send federal troops to New Orleans to fight crime, despite the city recording historically low crime rates for the past two years.
President Trump now says he may send federal troops to New Orleans to fight crime, despite the city recording historically low crime rates for the past two years.
Man wrongfully convicted for disturbing Minneapolis murder released from prison
A man who has served more than 27 years in prison for a disturbing Minneapolis murder has walked free after a woman confessed to committing the killing.
A man who has served more than 27 years in prison for a disturbing Minneapolis murder has walked free after a woman confessed to committing the killing.
Man hospitalized after shooting in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood
A 26-year-old was hospitalized after a shooting early Thursday morning in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood.
A 26-year-old was hospitalized after a shooting early Thursday morning in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood.
WA prosecutors ask judge to reconsider Shawn Kemp's shooting sentence
Prosecutors say because Kemp committed a violent offense, he should not have been spared jail time.
Prosecutors say because Kemp committed a violent offense, he should not have been spared jail time.
Man digs through floor during Thurston County, WA standoff
SWAT teams surrounded a house in Thurston County during an hours-long standoff with an assault suspect Wednesday afternoon.
SWAT teams surrounded a house in Thurston County during an hours-long standoff with an assault suspect Wednesday afternoon.
Man digs through floor trying to escape SWAT team in Thurston County, WA standoff
The suspect, wanted for second-degree assault with a firearm, was captured after attempting to flee.
The suspect, wanted for second-degree assault with a firearm, was captured after attempting to flee.
Woodinville, WA wine vandal pleads guilty, sentenced
Mark Griswold pleaded guilty to spilling 2,300 gallons of wine at Sparkman Cellars in 2023.
Mark Griswold pleaded guilty to spilling 2,300 gallons of wine at Sparkman Cellars in 2023.
300K kilos of 'meth precursor chemicals' seized at Port of Houston, feds say
Federal officials claim the chemicals were sent from China with the intent to go to a Mexican drug cartel. The amount of chemicals allegedly could've produced over $500 million in methampetamine.
Federal officials claim the chemicals were sent from China with the intent to go to a Mexican drug cartel. The amount of chemicals allegedly could've produced over $500 million in methampetamine.
Maine mass shooting survivors, victims' relatives sue federal government claiming negligence
Survivors and families of victims from Maine’s deadliest mass shooting are suing the U.S. government, alleging Army officials failed to act on repeated warnings about the gunman’s deteriorating mental health.
Survivors and families of victims from Maine’s deadliest mass shooting are suing the U.S. government, alleging Army officials failed to act on repeated warnings about the gunman’s deteriorating mental health.
Bones found during Travis Decker search were animal remains
The bones discovered during the FBI search for Travis Decker turned out to be animal bones.
The bones discovered during the FBI search for Travis Decker turned out to be animal bones.
Rubio promises more strikes on Venezuelan cartels: ‘We’re not going to sit back anymore’
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday defended President Donald Trump’s strike on a drug cartel-operated vessel off of Venezuela.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday defended President Donald Trump’s strike on a drug cartel-operated vessel off of Venezuela.
Shein investigating after Luigi Mangione seemingly appears in ad
Popular fast-fashion retailer Shein is looking into how Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appeared on its website modeling a shirt.
Popular fast-fashion retailer Shein is looking into how Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appeared on its website modeling a shirt.
Bones recovered by FBI in WA Travis Decker search were animal remains
Investigators say the bones recovered by the FBI during the search for Travis Decker last week were animal bones.
Investigators say the bones recovered by the FBI during the search for Travis Decker last week were animal bones.
Feds end 13 years of Seattle Police Department oversight
Judge James L. Robart ruled on Wednesday that the Seattle Police Department has become "a model for reform."
Judge James L. Robart ruled on Wednesday that the Seattle Police Department has become "a model for reform."
Epstein victims say they’ll compile their own list: ‘Stay tuned’
Victims of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse say they'll compile their own “list" of high-profile people in Epstein's circle who played a role in abusing and trafficking young girls.
Victims of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse say they'll compile their own “list" of high-profile people in Epstein's circle who played a role in abusing and trafficking young girls.
'Ketamine Queen,' accused of selling fatal dose to Matthew Perry, pleads guilty
A woman known as the "Ketamine Queen" pleaded guilty to illegally selling the drug that led to actor Matthew Perry's death.
A woman known as the "Ketamine Queen" pleaded guilty to illegally selling the drug that led to actor Matthew Perry's death.
'Demented' Monroe doctor allegedly solicited sex with 5-year-old in Florida sting
He allegedly pursued a platonic relationship to see if the "mom" would allow her 5-year-old to be courted by and have a sexual relationship with him.
He allegedly pursued a platonic relationship to see if the "mom" would allow her 5-year-old to be courted by and have a sexual relationship with him.