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 Seattle's Third Avenue Project takes a new approach to old problems Outreach providers and social workers are teaming up to combat drugs, crime and poverty in 'the Blade.' by Josh Cohen / February 27, 2023
News La inflación, las pocas donaciones y el aumento de la demanda afectan a los bancos de alimentos de Seattle El banco de alimentos de Ballard gastaba anualmente, antes de la pandemia, aproximadamente $300,000 en artículos comestibles. Este año, tienen planeado gastar $1.5 millones. by Josh Cohen / November 21, 2022
News Seattle community court referrals are surging. Here's why The softer approach to prosecution has seen double the referrals since tough-on-crime city attorney Ann Davison took office in January. by Josh Cohen / September 1, 2022
News Climate Pledge Arena bumps free medical clinic to host concerts The clinic hoped for a big turnout for its first post-pandemic event, but scheduling conflicts have left it all but cancelled. by Josh Cohen / March 9, 2022
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
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
Growth Want less traffic and pollution in the U-District? UW workers say free transit will help On Earth Day, activists joined faculty and staff to call on the University of Washington to fully subsidize employee transit passes by Josh Cohen / April 23, 2019
Equity Rectifying Seattle’s racist past requires a denser future, says report A city commission says that multi-family housing, once legal across the city, is key to building a more equitable future. by Josh Cohen / December 12, 2018
Politics As Seattle’s traffic doom looms, some see a silver lining A new coalition of activists is calling for a permanent shift in how people get around the city. by Josh Cohen / December 11, 2018
