Aug. 11, 2023 - Substance-use treatment in Seattle
There are a slew of recovery services — medication-assisted, jailhouse, in- and outpatient — but stigma and other barriers pose challenges.
Aug. 11, 2023 - WA library could close due to banned books
After a fight over LGBTQ+ young-adult titles, a November ballot measure will decide the fate of the only library in Columbia County.
Aug. 4, 2023 - Seattle designer says there’s enough clothing
In a city often blasted for its casual dress, dan mcLean upcycles pre-worn finds into inventive statement pieces.
Aug. 4, 2023 - Sound Transit settles whistleblower case
The former employee alleged that supervisors retaliated against him for raising concerns about repair records and other safeguards.
Aug. 4, 2023 - COVID-19 isn’t going anywhere
Fall vaccines, long COVID, staying safe during summer travel — here’s how to assess risk in the months to come.
Jul. 27, 2023 - WA Voter Guide is ready to help you
Washington state Voter Guide is ready to help you fill put your ballot.
Jul. 27, 2023 - Yakima orchards settle years-long lawsuit
After an investigation found that hundreds of workers at G&G Orchards and RC Orchards LLC were not paid properly, they will receive $500,000 in back wages.
Jul. 27, 2023 - Federal aid supercharges surveillance
Pandemic relief funds are bankrolling new – and often unregulated – law enforcement tools such as license-plate readers, drones and AI video software.
Jul. 19, 2023 - WA auditors flag $1.2B in federal aid
State agencies said most dollars are accounted for, but unclear guidance on pandemic relief made complying with reporting rules difficult.
Jul. 19, 2023 - Maritime vs. real estate: a rezoning fight
The city is updating protections for waterfront industrial lands, but a fight over the SoDo ‘Makers District’ development could upend it.
Jul. 19, 2023 - More students opting for single dorm rooms
University officials cite persisting COVID concerns and a general desire for personal space as factors driving requests.
Jul. 14, 2023 - Mayor releases Downtown Seattle blueprint
The laundry list includes ideas for denser housing and expanded homeless outreach — along with some Space Needle-level swings.
Jul. 14, 2023 - One cyclist’s journey through Seattle
In January 2022, Danny Roberts started his roughly 2,000-mile journey to bike every road in the city through rain, shine and injury.
Jul. 14, 2023 - More women join the fishing industry
They used to be considered bad luck onboard, but an increasing number of female crew members are stepping onto boats headed to Alaska.
Jul. 6, 2023 - Seattle’s Dykes on Bikes debuts at Pride
After years of kicking the event off with a roaring start, the local motorcycle group is officially recognized. Members weigh in on what it means to them.
Jul. 6, 2023 - Invasive beetle found in Yakima County
The Washington State Department of Agriculture has spotted the first adult Japanese beetle of this year in Yakima County.
Jul. 6, 2023 - What we can learn from the PNW 2021 heat wave
A new analysis suggests strategies to better prepare for extreme heat and prevent attributed deaths across Washington.
Jun. 27, 2023 - The movement to make PTSAs more equitable
Seattle parents lead the charge to make PTSA fundraising more fair – and question the assumption that the parent-led groups should be focused on fundraising at all.
Jun. 27, 2023 - Court upholds WA Voting Rights Act
The court decided the voting rights law to be constitutional and that Latino voters had standing when pursuing a case against Franklin County.
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