Apr. 6, 2021 - WA may regulate medically necessary abortions
As Catholic hospital mergers increase, a Senate bill deals with the care and decisions involved when a pregnancy goes wrong.
Apr. 6, 2021 - Seattle artists are making a mint with NFTs
Seattle artists are making a mint with NFTs and crypto art.
Apr. 6, 2021 - Toxic algal blooms close razor clam season
For thousands in the state, razor clamming represents culture and heritage. But state and tribal agencies are trying to protect people from harmful toxins.
Mar. 30, 2021 - Clinical trials can hurt people of color
Medical research in the U.S. has a dark history, particularly when it comes to the Black community. This has led many in communities of color to distrust the institution of medicine.
Mar. 30, 2021 - Vashon Island isn't avoiding vaccines
Once known for having some of the lowest vaccine rates among local public school districts, it now has among the highest COVID vaccine rates in King County.
Mar. 30, 2021 - A Democrat may block clean fuel legislation
For a third time, lawmakers in Olympia hope to spur more biofuel and electric cars with new restrictions on greenhouse gases.
Mar. 23, 2021 - Diversity in medical schools lags behind
Diversity at U.S. medical schools has barely inched forward in the past 40 years.
Mar. 23, 2021 - Activists disagree about how to cut carbon
A landmark bill in the state Legislature has split environmentalists, with some questioning whether it will reduce pollution in communities hardest hit by it.
Mar. 23, 2021 - WA arts organizations running out of cash
After months of struggling under pandemic restrictions, they say going back to ‘normal’ is not an option.
Mar. 17, 2021 - Why diversity among doctors is important
Diversity at U.S. medical schools has barely inched forward in the past 40 years, and underrepresented students still face countless barriers to getting a medical degree.
Mar. 17, 2021 - What are we going to do with Styrofoam?
A city proud of its sustainability should be ashamed of how many tons of the stuff end up in the landfill every year.
Mar. 27, 2021 - Zebra mussels have WA on high alert
If the tiny mussel established itself here, it would create over $100 million worth of damage each year to dams, agriculture, salmon and more.
Mar. 9, 2021 - WA plastic bag ban on hold during COVID-19
The state Legislature passed the ban on single-use plastic bags with bipartisan support in 2020, but the pandemic has delayed its implementation.
Mar. 9, 2021 - WA ban on private prisons would restrict ICE
The recent cancellation of ICE contracts and possible action from the Washington state Legislature could curtail detention in the near future.
Mar. 4, 2021 - WA health care often lacks language services
Washington mandates language-access services for patients who speak limited English, but lack of oversight means many fall through the cracks. A growing immigrant population means that these services are more crucial than ever.
Mar. 4, 2021 - How $1 billion in pot taxes gets spent in WA
Money from legal cannabis sales amounts to about 2% of the state operating budget.
Mar. 4, 2021 - Pandemic unemployment disrupts education
Students who depend on part-time jobs to help pay tuition and other expenses are making difficult choices during the COVID-related economic downturn.
Feb. 23, 2021 - New Sub Pop store adds to record shop legacy
It smells fresh and looks glossy, but I miss the musky scent and scrappy feel of indie stores like Cellophane Square.
Feb. 23, 2021 - The legacy of the Cayton-Revels family
The cultural and political success of Horace Cayton Sr. and Susie Revels was eclipsed by bigotry and racism. They deserve recognition.
Feb. 23, 2021 - Teens push WA to ban retail puppy sales
Bellevue teens who love dogs take their advocacy work to Olympia to propose a bill and see it through.
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