The Legislature passed 10 laws and put $1 billion toward one of Washington’s most pressing problems: a statewide lack of accessible shelter.
WA Transgender Youth Bill Targeted in National Culture War
Senate Bill 5599 expands an existing law to cover minors seeking protected healthcare services, including gender-affirming treatment.
Senate Bill 5599 expands an existing law to cover minors seeking protected healthcare services, including gender-affirming treatment.
Seattle’s Historic Pacific Hospital Could House Unsheltered Youth
The Beacon Hill building would be a “launch pad” to prepare residents for independent adulthood.
The Beacon Hill building would be a “launch pad” to prepare residents for independent adulthood.
Celebrating National Poetry Month Year-Round: Meet 3 Young Pacific Northwest Writers
Though their subjects, approaches and ambitions differ, they’re all devoted to what one calls the ‘most human form of language.’
Though their subjects, approaches and ambitions differ, they’re all devoted to what one calls the ‘most human form of language.’
Washington To Invest More in 988 Mental Health Crisis Line
HB 1134 will fund mobile units and increased training for the hotline and response service that launched last summer.
HB 1134 will fund mobile units and increased training for the hotline and response service that launched last summer.
With Assault Weapons Ban, Washington Enters a New Era of Gun Reform
Ten years ago, the NRA was feared. But three major laws signed by Gov. Inslee show that Democrats are less reluctant to pass new restrictions.
Ten years ago, the NRA was feared. But three major laws signed by Gov. Inslee show that Democrats are less reluctant to pass new restrictions.
Washington’s First Carbon Auction Sold Pollution for $300 Million
Under the Climate Commitment Act, the money will go toward funding climate solutions and investing in communities that face environmental injustice.
Under the Climate Commitment Act, the money will go toward funding climate solutions and investing in communities that face environmental injustice.
Gov. Inslee Buys 3-Year Supply of Abortion Pills in Case of Ban
The Washington governor announced Tuesday that he plans to stockpile 30,000 courses to hedge against a possible federal ban.
The Washington governor announced Tuesday that he plans to stockpile 30,000 courses to hedge against a possible federal ban.
Washington Senate Passes Ban on Assault-Style Rifles
Perhaps lawmakers' strongest action on firearms regulations to date, the proposal needs one more vote in the House before going to the desk of Gov. Inslee.
Perhaps lawmakers’ strongest action on firearms regulations to date, the proposal needs one more vote in the House before going to the desk of Gov. Inslee.
WA Looks To Address Housing Shortage With Density, Zoning Changes
A 'strange bedfellows' political alignment has brought together Democrats, Republicans, business, labor and others in search of a fix.
A ‘strange bedfellows’ political alignment has brought together Democrats, Republicans, business, labor and others in search of a fix.
Seattle Passes First-in-the-Nation Paid Sick Leave for Gig Workers
The move makes the pandemic-era benefit permanent for app-based independent contractors, such as food delivery and laundry service workers.
The move makes the pandemic-era benefit permanent for app-based independent contractors, such as food delivery and laundry service workers.
Amid Controversy, Seattle Audubon Changes Its Name
At odds with the national society’s decision to keep its contested name, the local birding group is rebranding to support inclusivity.
At odds with the national society’s decision to keep its contested name, the local birding group is rebranding to support inclusivity.
WA Saw a Record Number of Antisemitic Incidents in 2022
A report from the Anti-Defamation League noted 65 instances in Washington and a 36% increase nationwide.
A report from the Anti-Defamation League noted 65 instances in Washington and a 36% increase nationwide.
This WA Bill Could Make It Easier and Safer To Change Your Name
A proposal that passed the Senate this week would boost privacy for people who are trans or queer, those escaping domestic violence, and refugees.
A proposal that passed the Senate this week would boost privacy for people who are trans or queer, those escaping domestic violence, and refugees.
Rifle Ban Among Gun-Control Bills Advancing in the WA Legislature
Other measures include mandated gun-safety training and imposed liability on firearm manufacturers.
Other measures include mandated gun-safety training and imposed liability on firearm manufacturers.
All Former WA Prisoners Can Now Vote. So Far, Few Have
Of the 24,000 residents with felony records now able to vote, just 414 did so last fall. Advocates hope to increase registration and voter education.
Of the 24,000 residents with felony records now able to vote, just 414 did so last fall. Advocates hope to increase registration and voter education.