politics
WA lawmaker moves to fix system for child sex trafficking victims
A 2020 law was supposed to create two trauma-informed treatment centers for exploited children. They still haven’t opened.
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Investigations
Washington’s new youth homelessness ‘Lifeline’ service lags
The $750,000 pilot program has struggled to meet promises after state officials chose a lobbying firm to build the hotline service from scratch.
Culture
All-ages music venue to open at the Angle Lake light-rail station
Inspired by local dance-hall history, The Roadhouse is part of Sound Transit’s public-art initiative.
politics
Bellingham voters consider minimum-wage hike, tenant protections
Proponents of the initiatives — one similar to a recent Tacoma campaign — say rising housing costs are spurring the policy efforts.
politics
Why are gas prices rising at stations unaffected by cap-and-trade?
Even oil companies not participating in the state’s new carbon auction system are pumping up the cost to the consumer.