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
In Seattle, French ambassador talks love of region, "silliness" of other Washington by Ronald Holden / December 2, 2015
Culture The end of Urbanspoon, Seattle's original restaurant app The final shot posted to Urbanspoon's Facebook page of the company's rooftop putting green on Lake Union. Bocce court and grills not shown. by Ronald Holden / June 2, 2015
Culture Bowing to backlash, Taylor Shellfish decides against using pesticide The decision to stop spraying "weighs heavily on us," said Bill Taylor, "knowing it will affect other growers in Willapa Bay and Grays Harbor." by Ronald Holden / May 1, 2015
