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Bill to Protect Against Muslim Registry Enters State Senate
SB 5308 would narrowly prevent state agencies from giving out personal religious information to the feds.
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NAACP Launches Movement to Make Ethnic Studies Mandatory in Seattle Schools
Educators and advocates want to dismantle institutionalized racism. Step one: Change the curriculum.
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King County Unveils Emoji-Based Food Safety System
They’re like little texts, sent from your local health department.
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Trump Appointments Could Grind Washington State Senate to a Halt
Sen. Doug Ericksen will be splitting time between Olympia and D.C., raising questions of both propriety and procedure.
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The Republicans Have Promised Everyone Health Care. Let’s Hold Them to It.
As they rush to destroy Obamacare, the GOP has insisted no one will lose their insurance. 500,000 Washingtonians…
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So You Want to Protest: A Beginner’s Guide
Ten tips on taking to the streets and changing the world.
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Meet Jamil Suleman, a.k.a. Jesus, the Muslim Man Bringing a Message of Peace to Seattle
“Folks who probably wouldn’t have liked me before love me when I’m Jesus.”
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This 29-Year-Old Is On a Mission to Get More Millennials Into Washington Politics
Brayden Olson argues his generation is suffering in today’s economy, and needs a seat at the policy table…
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Attorney General Bob Ferguson Says His Office Will Be Instrumental In Fighting Trump Agenda
When the new administration takes office, Democratic attorneys general will be ready.
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County Strikes Deal to Help Transgender People Pay For Name Changes
With the Trump administration imminent, trans people are scrambling to get their papers in order.
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Feds Lay Out Possible Plans for Bringing Grizzlies Back to Washington
Four alternatives to bring at least 200 self-sustained grizzlies in the North Cascades.
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Progress Slow and Garbage Woe At City Homelessness Meeting
Seattle’s limited efforts to address homelessness are slowly manifesting.
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EPIC Appeals ‘Youth Jail’ Permit
More than 60 social justice organizations have joined the appeal against the new ‘Justice Center.’
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Calling it Now: Special Session
Less than a week into the session, lawmakers have already set themselves up for overtime.
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Washington Residents Are Flocking to the State Health Care Exchange
The marketplace has proven popular with Washingtonians, even as GOP leaders consider ways to dismantle the law that…
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Activists Raise Alarm Over Anti-LGBT Ties to AEG, The Concert Giant Behind Bumbershoot
Records show Philip Anschutz, owner of AEG, has donated large sums to several organizations committed to fighting same-sex…
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The Troubling Trial of Emanuel Fair
In a grisly murder case, the defense wants to know if the DNA evidence is reliable. They’ll never…
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Seattle Should Break Ties With Wells Fargo, and Embrace Socially Responsible Investing
With a council so willing to pass resolutions on issues, anything less verges on duplicitous.
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King County Metro Buys Nation’s Largest Fleet of Battery-Powered Buses
This puts us on track to have an all-electric, zero-emissions transit system in the near future.