Politics
Tacoma to consider new tenant rights measure on Nov. 7 ballot
The debate over renter protections in Washington’s third-largest city could foreshadow broader statewide action.
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News
New study brings home the danger of fentanyl for WA residents
While public exposure to fentanyl is much less dangerous than using it, a new UW study raises awareness of the drug crisis.
Politics
WA lawmaker moves to fix system for child sex trafficking victims
A 2020 law was supposed to create two trauma-informed treatment centers for exploited children. They still haven’t opened.
Equity
How programs for homeless youth pivoted in the pandemic
Upended by COVID-19, some service providers went online, took to the road or otherwise found new ways to aid homeless youth and young adults.
Investigations
WA’s $5M youth homelessness effort is ramping up. Is it working?
Though the funds helped dozens of young people secure housing, delays and slow spending stalled some programs in their first year.