book banning
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.
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Seattle parents move to reduce school fundraising inequity
PTSAs in two neighborhoods are reimagining their approach – and asking if there’s a better way.
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Without affirmative action, colleges face a tough path to diversity
UW has been outlawed from using race as a factor in hiring or admissions since 1998. Soon, a SCOTUS decision could ban the practice nationwide.
Politics
How WA cities’ lobbying muscle shapes housing, public records bills
Lobbyists for the Association of Washington Cities flex the group’s influence in Olympia — including the ability to draft policy themselves.
Central Washington
Homelessness efforts in Yakima are moving toward permanent housing
While the “Housing First” model has gained statewide interest, organizations still face an uphill battle for initial financial investment.