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
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 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
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
Equity Forget Bingo. Wallingford seniors now fear becoming homeless Social worker Denise Malm's newest agenda is keeping her elderly clients out of homelessness. by Meg Butterworth / March 19, 2018
Politics State farmers' problems lead Dow to seek federal change on herbicide Seattle Tilth's urban demonstration garden at the Good Shepherd Center in Wallingford by Bill Richards / January 5, 2011
Culture Farms' problems with a herbicide may be back Seattle Tilth's urban demonstration garden at the Good Shepherd Center in Wallingford by Bill Richards / August 5, 2010
Tech A move by Hearst raises new questions about pi.com's future The P-I globe is still there along with a legacy website, but the newspaper is gone. by Bill Richards / June 14, 2010
Circulation figures mixed at Seattle Times Unlike other big papers, circulation held steady for daily editions over the past six months. Sunday circulation is down but less than elsewhere. by Bill Richards / April 26, 2010
Culture On the urban fringes: small farms arising A scene at Ballard's popular Sunday farmers market. by Bill Richards / March 16, 2010