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Two Black Muslim men were kicked off their flight after Alaska Airlines responded in a discriminatory and deeply distressing manner to the complaint of a fellow passenger (SEATTLE, WA, 8/2/2022) - The Washington state chapter of the Council on American-Islamic...

(SEATTLE, WA, 7/12/2022) - The Washington state chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-WA) today said it stands in solidarity with Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, after it was revealed that a Seattle man was arrested after threatening to kill the...

(SEATTLE, WA, 07/01/2022) - The Washington chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-WA) is proud to announce that on June 23, 2022 Governor Inslee issued a proclamation that July 2022 will be recognized as Muslim American Heritage Month in the state...

(SEATTLE, WA, 3/25/2022) - The Washington chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-WA) today welcomed hate crime charges brought against two teens suspected of assaulting a 13-year-old Muslim boy in Lynwood. The charges allege that on November 6 last...

(BURIEN, WA, 3/7/2022) - The Washington chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-WA) today expressed solidarity with the Muslim American Youth Foundation (MAYF) after its center was damaged in a hit-and-run incident Monday morning. At around 9:15...

(BELLEVUE, WA, 2/18/2022) — On Sunday, February 20th, the Washington Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-WA) will join local and national activists for a protest against the recent hijab bans in India. The Coalition of Seattle Indian-Americans,...

(OLYMPIA, WA, 12/2/2021) — CAIR Washington, the Washington state chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), is partnering with Interfaith Works and the American Muslim Empowerment Network (MAPS-AMEN) in an action of support and solidarity with...

(SEATTLE, WA, 10/20/21) — The Washington state chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Washington) today called on law enforcement authorities to investigate a possible bias motive for vandalism targeting yet another house of worship in the state....

CAIR Washington Stands with Tacoma Muslim Community After Mosque Burned, Asks Authorities to Probe Possible Bias Motive (SEATTLE, WA, 10/13/21) — CAIR Washington, the Washington state Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), today called for an...

Local Civil Rights Organization Struggles to Get Afghans Aboard Flights as Violence Escalates, Deadline Looms (SEATTLE, WA, 8/25/21) — CAIR Washington, the Washington state Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), is joining humanitarian and civil...