News Forget banning books — a rural WA county may close its library After a fight over LGBTQ+ young-adult titles, a November ballot measure will decide the fate of the only library in Columbia County. by Meg Butterworth / August 9, 2023
News Cruise ships returning to Seattle as pandemic restrictions ease The big tourism business may give the city an economic boost, but it also reopens a clash between business and the environment. by Gregory Scruggs / May 28, 2021
Equity WA schools catching up on Black history and ethnic studies The state is following in the steps of more progressive states that have led the way on making history classes reflect our diverse country. by Meg Butterworth / April 29, 2021
Politics 2020 election could affect major WA bridge, road projects Voters may not be thinking about infrastructure when they fill out their ballots, but the election will determine how many federal dollars come to Washington. by Gregory Scruggs / October 20, 2020
Politics WA voters to decide whether to mandate sex ed in schools Parents, advocates, candidates and religious groups debate what students should be taught about sex in WA public schools. by Meg Butterworth / October 15, 2020
Opinion Ignoring nursing homes denies our own humanity As COVID-19 cases increase in these communities, a writer reflects on the lives behind the statistics. by Tom Keogh / July 6, 2020
Equity It's white parents' responsibility to integrate Seattle schools, some parents say Integrated Schools is a volunteer organization that aims to get privileged parents to opt for schools with the benefit of diversity. by Meg Butterworth / March 9, 2020
News Coronavirus hits a WA geoduck industry already struggling with tariffs From restaurants to shellfish farmers, the outbreak is already hurting the state's economy. by Gregory Scruggs / March 3, 2020
Culture Jazz goes to the opera to honor Charlie Parker in ‘Yardbird’ Seattle Opera’s premiere production makes new rules, tells a more inclusive story. by Tom Keogh / February 20, 2020
Culture ‘No one can take your soul or ideas’: Seattle concert honors musicians killed in the Holocaust 'Art from Ashes' commemorates 75 years since the liberation of Auschwitz. by Tom Keogh / January 23, 2020