Jun. 22, 2023 - Val Thomas-Matson uplifts children of color
Local TV host Val Thomas-Matson uplifts children of color.
Jun. 22, 2023 - WA counties, tribes get federal land aid
A small part of the American Rescue Plan provides direct, flexible dollars to compensate for untaxable national parks or other federally owned lands.
Jun. 22, 2023 - WA cities’ lobbying muscle shapes housing
Lobbyists for the Association of Washington Cities flex the group’s influence in Olympia — including the ability to draft policy themselves.
Jun. 15, 2023 - Students help pass WA assault weapons ban
Born on Instagram, the youth-founded and -led Seattle Student Union is working to build safer communities in schools.
Jun. 15, 2023 - SCOTUS ruling on WA strike damages
The case involving a Washington concrete company was being watched for the possibility it would tip the balance toward employers over workers.
Jun. 15, 2023 - Permanent housing efforts progress in Yakima
While the “Housing First” model has gained statewide interest, organizations still face an uphill battle for initial financial investment.
Jun. 8, 2023 - Crosscut’s Black Arts Legacies returns
Black Arts Legacies recognizes an intergenerational group of local musicians, dancers, visual artists, poets, performers, curators and architects, whose creative expressions document the complexity of being a Black artist in Seattle.
Jun. 8, 2023 - Candidates are lining up for WA governor
Among those exploring bids for the 2024 election are Bob Ferguson, Hilary Franz, Raul Garcia and Semi Bird.
Jun. 8, 2023 - WA woman launches schools for Afghan girls
Marnie Gustavson of Port Orchard has led a Kabul-based organization for 16 years, helping those on the margins of Afghanistan society.
Jun. 1, 2023 - Shelter got COVID relief despite complaints
Local officials signed new contracts with The Hand Up Project after two residents died last year and former employees alleged financial mismanagement.
Jun. 1, 2023 - WA labor market still ‘resilient’
The state is adding lots of jobs, but tech layoffs and fewer openings hint at an economic slowdown.
Jun. 1, 2023 - Samish divers research kelp in Salish Sea
Western science and traditional knowledge help them monitor seaweed health, vital to their culture and local ecosystems.
May 25, 2023 - WA lawmakers’ ‘year of housing’
The Legislature passed 10 laws and put $1 billion toward one of Washington’s most pressing problems: a statewide lack of accessible shelter.
May 25, 2023 - Seattle’s Cinerama to reopen
Closed since 2020, the historic venue will fire up the projectors later this year with a new name.
May 25, 2023 - Election Season in Seattle
In crowded 2023 races, candidates have their work cut out to show voters they can make progress on issues such as crime and homelessness.
May 18, 2023 - WA passed a 'Voting Rights Act 2.0' bill
The new law, which has already been applied to a case in Yakima, expands voter protections — but not without criticism.
May 18, 2023 - WA scablands tour explores Native history
Colville elder Randy Lewis leads a day-long bus trip through the canyons, columns and geological structures that hold special meaning for local tribes.
May 18, 2023 - How Seattle Police use bikes at protests
Local bike cops drove a national evolution toward forceful crowd tactics — and made money doing it.
May 10, 2023 - WA South Asians celebrate Dalit History Month
For communities in the Puget Sound region, it's their first commemoration since Seattle banned caste discrimination.
May 10, 2023 - WA transgender youth bill targeted
Senate Bill 5599 expands an existing law to cover minors seeking protected healthcare services, including gender-affirming treatment.
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