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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Today, we&rsquo;re bringing you a special documentary from the KUOW Newsroom&hellip;
The public is rarely allowed entry into Tacoma&rsquo;s immigration detention center.
The prison-like facility has rapidly filled to capacity&hellip; 
A new era of ICE enforcement is gaining steam and reshaping the experience for those locked inside detention.&nbsp;
KUOW reporter Liz Jones' documentary "Inside ICE Detention" follows the story of one woman who&rsquo;s trying to navigate her way out.&nbsp;
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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. 

Weekend Listen: Inside Tacoma’s ICE Detention Center

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First, nearly three years after a young man died by suicide in Klickitat county jail in south-central Washington, a new audit finds conditions are better.

Next, the Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla tribes view their traditional food as something that deserves the utmost respect. So, they're working to save food from the dump.

And finally, a research team from Portland State University is working on a way to protect buildings from earthquakes… using microbes.

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Today, we&rsquo;re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom&hellip;
First, nearly three years after a young man died by suicide in Klickitat county jail in south-central Washington, a new audit finds conditions are better.
Next, the Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla tribes view their traditional food as something that deserves the utmost respect. So, they're working to save food from the dump.
And finally, a research team from Portland State University is working on a way to protect buildings from earthquakes&hellip; using microbes.
We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow">Tap here</a> to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.
Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:seattlenow@kuow.org">seattlenow@kuow.org</a>, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or<a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback"> leave us feedback online</a>.

Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom…  First, nearly three years after a young man died by suicide in Klickitat county jail in south-central Washington, a new audit finds conditions are better.  Next, the Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla tribes view their traditional food as something that deserves the utmost respect. So, they're working to save food from the dump.  And finally, a research team from Portland State University is working on a way to protect buildings from earthquakes… using microbes.

Weekend Listen: Nearly 3 years after outcry, audit finds rural Washington jail in a better place, how Northwest tribes are working to take care of their food waste, and how microbes could protect Pacific Northwest buildings from the Cascadia earthquake

WA files suit over Trump's vote-by-mail order, SPD temporarily shuts down license plate readers, and Mayor Wilson wants taller, denser, faster housing growth.

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

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WA files suit over Trump's vote-by-mail order, SPD temporarily shuts down license plate readers, and Mayor Wilson wants <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/mayor-wilson-hopes-to-improve-seattle-s-stingy-plan-for-more-housing">taller, denser, faster</a> housing growth.
It&rsquo;s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow">Tap here</a>&nbsp;to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.
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WA files suit over Trump's vote-by-mail order, SPD temporarily shuts down license plate readers, and Mayor Wilson wants taller, denser, faster housing growth.

Friday Evening Headlines

This week…

Ballard residents got bad news about their long-delayed light rail extension.

Seattle is getting its seventh Trader Joe's, this time at Northgate. 

And hundreds of "love locks" were cut off of a bridge in Gig Harbor. 

KUOW Editor Phyllis Fletcher and Film Critic Chase Hutchinson are here to break down the week.

Read Chase's Project Hail Mary piece here.

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This week&hellip;
Ballard residents got bad news about their long-delayed light rail extension.
Seattle is getting its seventh Trader Joe's, this time at Northgate.&nbsp;
And hundreds of "love locks" were cut off of a bridge in Gig Harbor.&nbsp;
KUOW Editor Phyllis Fletcher and Film Critic Chase Hutchinson are here to break down the week.
Read Chase's <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/movies/seattle-teacher-inspired-project-hail-mary-director-christopher-miller/">Project Hail Mary piece here.</a>
We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow">Tap here</a> to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.
Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:seattlenow@kuow.org">seattlenow@kuow.org</a>, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or<a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback"> leave us feedback online</a>.

This week…  Ballard residents got bad news about their long-delayed light rail extension.  Seattle is getting its seventh Trader Joe's, this time at Northgate.   And hundreds of "love locks" were cut off of a bridge in Gig Harbor.   KUOW Editor Phyllis Fletcher and Film Critic Chase Hutchinson are here to break down the week.

Weekend Listen: Inside Tacoma’s ICE Detention Center

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