Politics
Shelved since 2018, this WA gun law may finally be implemented soon
State officials have decided to push forward a voter-approved measure requiring annual background checks of pistol and semiautomatic rifle owners.
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Alison Mariella Désir on reclaiming space and ‘Running While Black’
In her new book and upcoming Crosscut/KCTS 9 series 'Out & Back,' the Seattle outdoor activist shares her running journey.
Environment
What the Air Quality Index doesn't tell us about smoke dangers
With smoke in the PNW popping up more frequently and sticking around longer, even people who aren't part of 'sensitive' groups are feeling its impacts.
Equity
Who is traveling to Washington for abortion care?
Abortion providers predicted Roe’s reversal would cause an influx of out-of-state patients. New data and clinic reports show they were right.
Environment
Looking to escape wildfire smoke in WA this year? A new tool could help
Smoke forecasting is notoriously hard to do, but a new tool from the state Department of Ecology may help us anticipate hazardous air five days in the future.