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.
Washington Recalculates Math Courses to Students’ Career Relevance
High schools are no longer steering everyone toward calculus, a course that is not universally available – nor pertinent to all professions.
High schools are no longer steering everyone toward calculus, a course that is not universally available – nor pertinent to all professions.
Could Selling Sewage Save the Salish Sea?
Waste flushed into Puget Sound harms fish and marine life. A nutrient pricing system — like WA’s cap-and-trade program — may curb pollution.
Waste flushed into Puget Sound harms fish and marine life. A nutrient pricing system — like WA’s cap-and-trade program — may curb pollution.
Pacific Northwest Ballet’s New Guard Brings Diversity Center Stage
Seattle’s largest dance company is at a turning point with a fall roster that’s younger and 50 percent BIPOC.
Seattle’s largest dance company is at a turning point with a fall roster that’s younger and 50 percent BIPOC.
Seattle Playwright Aimee Chou Shares Deaf Culture Through Humor
A spooky house, a Ouija board and the suspected ghost of Alexander Graham Bell appear in Chou’s horror-comedy, premiering tonight with Sound Theatre.
A spooky house, a Ouija board and the suspected ghost of Alexander Graham Bell appear in Chou’s horror-comedy, premiering tonight with Sound Theatre.