Politics Students close to getting voting power on WA education board A bill inspired by student outreach would give authority to two students. It passed out of both chambers of the Washington Legislature this session. by Mari Kanagy / March 10, 2022
Politics WA prison officials push back on bill to limit solitary confinement Lawmakers and the Department of Corrections agree that the practice is harmful, but the latter balked at the proposed regulations by Mari Kanagy / February 24, 2022
Politics WA proposed budget funds stipends to attract low-income board members $50,000 is allocated for constituents to help shape boards and commissions with their lived experiences. by Mari Kanagy / February 18, 2022
Politics Bill aims to boost incentives for filming in Washington If 'Twilight' is set in Washington, it should have been shot in Washington, legislators say. by Mari Kanagy / February 7, 2022
Politics Gov. Inslee's budget seeks to expand voting access in WA county jails The budget asks for more than half a million to go to helping remove barriers for people in jail who are otherwise eligible to vote. by Mari Kanagy / January 21, 2022
Environment Closing a highway to save Washington salmon Washington state road crews will make large-scale improvements to roads to help promote fish survival. by Eilís O'Neill EarthFix/KUOW / September 13, 2018
Environment Despite climate threats, Seattle's swallowtail butterflies thrive As Seattle summers heat up, swallowtail butterfly sightings have become more common. by Eilís O'Neill EarthFix/KUOW / July 30, 2018
Environment What’s lurking in WA lakes — and should you swim in it? It's hot outside, but toxic algae blooms have some wondering about swimming in local lakes. by Eilís O'Neill EarthFix/KUOW / July 17, 2018
Environment For rural WA kids, asthma is the norm, not the exception UW, along with Yakima Valley Farm Workers’ Clinic, is trying to address uncontrolled asthma in farm worker communities. by Eilís O'Neill EarthFix/KUOW / April 27, 2018
Environment The ‘salmon-safe’ food label — and what it means Ever wonder about that 'salmon-safe' label on your eggs, wine and cheese? by Eilís O'Neill EarthFix/KUOW / April 23, 2018
