For most residents 18-35, the dream of home ownership is dead, and rising costs of food and transportation hit hard as the state grows more unaffordable.
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Washingtonians Work to Bridge the Political Divide With Loved Ones
As election night and the holidays approach, experts discuss how political differences can cause conflict and how to have productive talks instead.
As election night and the holidays approach, experts discuss how political differences can cause conflict and how to have productive talks instead.
Washington Is Building Hundreds of EV Chargers, but Is It Enough?
The state is spending $100M to create 575 new charging sites, but one expert says electrification is out of reach without private sector buy-in.
The state is spending $100M to create 575 new charging sites, but one expert says electrification is out of reach without private sector buy-in.
As Gun Violence Increases in the PNW, so Does Its Toll on Doctors
From Seattle’s Harborview Medical Center to rural hospitals, providers are dealing with feelings of powerlessness over injuries they see as preventable.
From Seattle’s Harborview Medical Center to rural hospitals, providers are dealing with feelings of powerlessness over injuries they see as preventable.
WA Legislature Revs up Plan to Electrify 10,000 School Buses
A bill to switch from diesel vehicles — plus $50M from cap-and-trade revenue — passed out of the Legislature, but did not offer a timeline.
A bill to switch from diesel vehicles — plus $50M from cap-and-trade revenue — passed out of the Legislature, but did not offer a timeline.
Washington Teens Advocate for Narcan in Every School
Their efforts began in September 2023, when their AP government class was tasked with creating a bill.
Their efforts began in September 2023, when their AP government class was tasked with creating a bill.
13 Ways To Observe Black History Month With Art — And Hockey
From an opera about Malcolm X to commemorative Kraken jerseys, Black culture is being celebrated around Seattle.
From an opera about Malcolm X to commemorative Kraken jerseys, Black culture is being celebrated around Seattle.
Washington Legislature Aims to Regulate AI — But Treads Cautiously
‘You don’t want to stop innovation. You don’t want to stop commerce. But you don’t want to stop people’s civil rights.’
‘You don’t want to stop innovation. You don’t want to stop commerce. But you don’t want to stop people’s civil rights.’
Washington Caps Insulin Costs at $35/Month. More Reforms May Come
Policy changes in the works for 2024 are intended to slash red tape for people with diabetes and avoid deadly insulin rationing.
Policy changes in the works for 2024 are intended to slash red tape for people with diabetes and avoid deadly insulin rationing.
Can Washington State Bridge Its Political Divide? Some Want to Try
Already dreading the 2024 election atmosphere, a bipartisan group of community leaders and politicians are working to “disagree better.”
Already dreading the 2024 election atmosphere, a bipartisan group of community leaders and politicians are working to “disagree better.”
‘Home Was Never a Place’: One Woman’s Life in WA Foster Care
Now 30, Janell Braxton says she continues to reckon with the separations and instability stemming from her time in the foster system.
Now 30, Janell Braxton says she continues to reckon with the separations and instability stemming from her time in the foster system.
WA’s New Drug Law Could Help Needle Exchanges — Or Restrict Them
The possession bill passed this year includes $63M for treatment centers. But it also gives local governments the power to regulate them.
The possession bill passed this year includes $63M for treatment centers. But it also gives local governments the power to regulate them.
New Study Brings Home the Danger of Fentanyl for WA Residents
While public exposure to fentanyl is much less dangerous than using it, a new UW study raises awareness of the drug crisis.
While public exposure to fentanyl is much less dangerous than using it, a new UW study raises awareness of the drug crisis.
WA Spent $500M To Help Small, Minority Businesses. Did It Work?
A Crosscut analysis of Working Washington grants found mixed results on equity initiatives and millions for large chains or franchises.
A Crosscut analysis of Working Washington grants found mixed results on equity initiatives and millions for large chains or franchises.
WA Colleges Say Indigenous Students Need More Support Post-Pandemic
Oregon and Montana have offered tuition assistance for American Indian/Alaska Native students, but similar proposals have stalled in Washington.
Oregon and Montana have offered tuition assistance for American Indian/Alaska Native students, but similar proposals have stalled in Washington.
National Culture Wars on Race, LGBTQ+ Rights Come to WA Schools
Right-wing pushback on school policies and curricula are leading to educator burnout — and fear of personal harm.
Right-wing pushback on school policies and curricula are leading to educator burnout — and fear of personal harm.