Politics Young Latinos in Spokane hope to make voices heard this election In a specially crucial election, political activists have worked to translate the county voter guide into Spanish and combat disenfranchisement. by Erin Sellers RANGE / November 1, 2024
News Dancers struggle to find work as Eastern WA’s last strip club closes “Clubs shutting down may not immediately lead to trafficking,” says one advocate. “But it immediately leads to all sorts of other vulnerable situations.” by Erin Sellers RANGE Media / June 28, 2024
News Spokane downtown Pride mural isn’t going anywhere, community vows The city-funded rainbow flag has been a frequent vandalism target, but allies have raised $15K to repaint it. by Erin Sellers RANGE Media / June 11, 2024
Equity Washington patients fear losing access to care as hospitals merge A bill calls for state review of consolidation, as abortions and gender-affirming procedures could be cut by religiously affiliated health systems. by Erin Sellers RANGE Media / February 19, 2024
News A WA city council might give itself the power to ban library books The Liberty Lake proposal would usurp the library board of trustees’ policy-making control, including decisions about which titles to stock. by Aaron Hedge & Erin Sellers RANGE Media / December 5, 2023
Opinion What Inslee should look for when appointing a new WA secretary of state The only Republican in a statewide seat is joining the Biden administration. Here’s what our governor should consider when replacing her. by Bill Bryant / November 10, 2021
Opinion Port of Seattle races should have voters thinking beyond city limits King County voters elect port commissioners, but the impacts of the job are felt in communities throughout Washington state. by Bill Bryant / October 28, 2021 / Updated Nov. 2 at 3:55 p.m.
Opinion The case for long-term protection of Washington forests The state Legislature should secure our legacy and future by providing 20-year funding to restore forest health. by Bill Bryant / October 13, 2021
Opinion WA Democrats undermine democracy when they bend the rules Legislators invoked an exemption when they passed a new tax on investment income. Their only problem? The truth. by Bill Bryant / June 22, 2021
Opinion Redistricting in WA could benefit GOP, as voting patterns shift When the maps are redrawn, both parties will need to make choices about who their voters are. by Bill Bryant / May 27, 2021