Weekend Listen: A dad's ICE arrest and the Seattle nurse who took his family in, UW’s new required civil rights training, and a proposal to help military families with free preschool episode artwork

EPISODE · Feb 7, 2026 · 17 MIN

Weekend Listen: A dad's ICE arrest and the Seattle nurse who took his family in, UW’s new required civil rights training, and a proposal to help military families with free preschool

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Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom… For two families in Seattle, this past Christmas is one they’ll always remember. They came together after an immigration arrest left one family stranded, and facing deportation.  A look at a new required training from UW, part of a voluntary agreement with the federal government after allegations of unchecked antisemitism on campus. And a proposal in Olympia that would help more military families qualify for the state’s free preschool program. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here 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 [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom… For two families in Seattle, this past Christmas is one they’ll always remember. They came together after an immigration arrest left one family stranded, and facing deportation. A look at a new required training from UW, part of a voluntary agreement with the federal government after allegations of unchecked antisemitism on campus. And a proposal in Olympia that would help more military families qualify for the state’s free preschool program.

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