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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Yahoo
Filipino father with green card detained at Sea-Tac Airport, ICE facility bound
The Brief Maximo Londonio, a Filipino green card holder, has been detained at Sea-Tac Airport for the past five days. Londonio is a longtime legal immigrant, and faces possible transfer to an ICE facility due to past convictions. Advocacy groups and his union are calling for his release; ICE has not commented on the situation. SEATAC, Wash. - A local father and longtime legal immigrant has been held by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for the past five days, and could be transferred to an ICE facility at any moment. The backstory According to the migrant-led campaign group "Tanggol Migrante Network," Filipino green card holder Maximo Londonio has been detained at Sea-Tac Airport since May 15, following a trip to the Philippines with his family. The group claims Londonio was taken in front of his wife and kids, and are demanding his release. They say he's only been fed instant noodles and feels forgotten. "The lack of accountability by the United States CBP is failing him right now; it's failing everybody. It's being taken from everyone that seeks refuge here; that seeks freedom; that seeks equality. I'm tired of waiting. I want him home," said Crystal, Max's wife, at a rally on Monday. Londonio has "older, non-violent convictions," the Tanggol Migrante Network acknowledged. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Local Lodge 695 confirmed Londonio is a lead forklift driver at a facility in Lacey, where he's worked since 2017. The union president released a statement calling for his release, and says they are working with their employer to maintain his job. Londonio's detainment comes months after Lewelyn Dixon, a Filipina lab technician at the University of Washington, was also taken away by Customs at Sea-Tac Airport. Dixon holds a green card, and was taken to the Northwest ICE Detention Center in Tacoma, possibly over an embezzlement conviction back in 2001. FOX 13 Seattle has reached out to ICE for comment on these cases and if Londonio has been transferred to ICE detention. We are waiting to hear back. The Source Information in this story is from the Tanggol Migrante Network and original FOX 13 Seattle reporting and interviews. Is Tacoma's Teekah Lewis cold case finally coming to a close? Here's what we know Over 100 Rite Aid and Bartell Drugs stores to close, including 8 in WA Marymoor Park announces 2025 summer concert series lineup in Redmond, WA Olympia, WA man dies at Grand Canyon after lengthy hike Washington raising price of Discover Pass To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Health
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Measles case reported at Sea-Tac Airport, 4th WA case of 2025
The Brief A Canadian resident that flew into Sea-Tac Airport last week was confirmed to have been infected with measles, likely exposed while traveling abroad. This marks the fourth measles case in Washington this year, though health officials say the risk to the general public remains low. The person's vaccine status is unknown. SEATAC, Wash. - Health officials in western Washington say a Canadian resident flew into the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport while infected with measles. The case was recently confirmed, though the individual was in the Seattle area on April 6 and 7. This marks the fourth measles case in Washington this year. The infected person was likely exposed while traveling abroad, according to Public Health - Seattle and King County. Their vaccine status is unknown. Timeline Officials provided a timeline and list of locations where the individual was in western Washington: April 6, 5:45 p.m. to 10 p.m. - Sea-Tac Airport S Concourse (Gate S10), International Arrivals (Customs), Baggage Claim (Carousel 20), Gina Marie Hall (southernmost airport exit) April 6-7, 8:45 p.m. to 7 a.m. - Comfort Suites Tukwila Airport (7200 Fun Center Way) April 7, 4:45 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. - Sea-Tac Airport S Concourse (Gate S1) The times include the estimated period when the individual was at the location and two hours after, as the measles virus can remain in the air for up to two hours after an infected person leaves the area. Local health officials say the risk to the general public is low, as most people in King County have immunity to measles through vaccination. However, anyone who was potentially exposed is asked to remain up to date on the MMR vaccine, and to contact a healthcare provider if you develop an illness with fever or an unexplained rash. Those exposed and not immune to measles would likely become sick between April 13-28. If you think you were exposed and develop symptoms, avoid potentially spreading the disease by calling a clinic or hospital first before going in person. "Measles is highly contagious and if you don't have immunity, you can get it just by being in an area where a person with measles has been," said Elysia Gonzales, Medical Epidemiologist for Public Health – Seattle & King County. "We've seen an increase in measles cases around the world and in the U.S., so it's an important time to check your vaccination status and get vaccinated if you aren't protected." Learn more about measles on the Public Health - Seattle and King County website. The Source Information in this story is from a blog and social media posts by Public Health - Seattle and King County. Missing WA grandmother's remains found buried under shed These 2 WA trails rank among best in US, new study finds Reddit: Seattle crosswalk hacked with voice message mocking Jeff Bezos 37 earthquakes recorded in Okanogan County, WA, over the past week Auburn, WA business employee, co-owner speak out after building burns during police search Comedian Jeff Dunham previews his upcoming Tacoma Dome show Seattle woman arrested for pit bull attacks: 'Let him do his thing' To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national coverage, plus 24/7 streaming coverage from across the nation.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Climate
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Seattle bracing for 'rare threat' of severe thunderstorms
The Brief Seattle will experience record warmth on Tuesday, with temperatures nearing 70 degrees, well above the average for this time of year. A strong to severe thunderstorm threat is expected Wednesday afternoon and evening, bringing lightning, heavy rain, hail, and gusty winds. The stormy weather will subside by early Thursday, with cooler temperatures and scattered showers expected for the rest of the week. Seattle - After record warmth on Tuesday, the Seattle area is bracing for a rare threat of strong to severe thunderstorms on Wednesday afternoon and evening. Highs on Tuesday will soar above average, with record warmth possible around many places in western Washington. Several communities could see their first 70-degree temperatures in 2025. The record for March 25 at Sea-Tac Airport is 64 degrees. It was set in 1969. On Wednesday afternoon and evening, weather models show a risk of strong to severe thunderstorms. While severe thunderstorms can produce funnel clouds and tornadoes, the Storm Prediction Center is forecasting a very small risk of tornadoes in Washington and Oregon. While the tornado risk is slight, it's higher than we usually see in the Pacific Northwest. The main threats on Wednesday evening will be lightning, locally heavy rainfall, hail and damaging straight-line winds. The best chance for thunderstorm development will be between 5 p.m. to midnight Wednesday, with the threat of severe thunderstorms wrapping up in the overnight period. The Bottom Line It's going to be a wild evening starting during the evening commute. Be ready for localized flooding on the roads as these storms move from south to north. Late Wednesday into early Thursday morning, thunderstorms will transition to light showers as the front passes through the region. A cooler air mass will drop temperatures into the mid 50s the rest of the week with showers at times. Looking Ahead Next weekend, the Seattle area will be more dry than wet. Deputies shoot suspect in Spanaway, WA 'Happy Face' serial killer nearly confessed brutal murders to WA teen daughter Police investigate DV shooting at Redmond, WA, apartment complex Two teens arrested after shooting at father, son near Kitsap Mall in WA Bobcat or cougar? Magnolia residents report close call with wild cat To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national coverage, plus 24/7 streaming coverage from across the nation.
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Business
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Japan Airlines flight bumps Delta plane while taxiing in Seattle
A Japan Airlines plane bumped into the tail of a Delta Air Lines flight on the ground Wednesday at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Delta spokesperson Samantha Moore Facteau told CBS News in a statement that the aircraft, preparing to depart for Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, was "in sequence for deicing" when its tail "made contact with a wing tip" of the Japan Airlines plane at about 10:17 a.m. Pacific Time. Sea-Tac Airport said in its own statement that the Japan Airlines plane was taxiing while the Delta flight was parked when the impact occurred. There were 142 passengers aboard Delta Air Lines Flight 1921 at the time, Facteau said. It's unclear how many people were aboard Japan Airlines Flight 68, but airport officials said no injuries were reported on either flight. Passengers were deplaned from both. According to FlightAware, the Japan Airlines plane had just arrived in Seattle from Tokyo. Because the planes were near the concourse, they were not in an area that is under air traffic control, according to the Federal Aviation Administration, which is investigating the incident. The FAA temporarily paused some flights, but Sea-Tac Airport said there was minimal impact. Amid rising concerns about aviation safety in recent years, the agency said it has made nearly $12 billion in grant funding available to airports across the country from the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law. More than $178 million has been allocated to Sea-Tac Airport, according to the FAA's data, $31.5 million of which has been approved by Congress for improvement to the airport's terminals. Details on Chinese retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products set to take effect next week How USAID collapsing will leave a void around the world Trump meeting with foreign leaders after shocking Gaza comments
