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Where to stay cool during the PNW heat wave
From art galleries to public libraries, government agencies and nonprofit groups work to keep Washingtonians healthy and safe.
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Washington state is reopening this week. Here's what you need to know
Crosscut answers your questions about what life without COVID restrictions may look like: Updated with more information about masks for the unvaccinated and answers to other reader questions.
politics
That voting-rights bill Congress rejected? Most of it is WA law
With mail-in voting and same-day voter registration “we really are ahead of the curve,” one state lawmaker says.
Culture
LGBTQ bars are ready for Pride after a year of lockdown
Seattle’s queer bar scene has been precarious in recent years and 2020 struck the final blow to several long-standing haunts, including Re-bar and R Place.
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BIPOC Pride event gets support after 'reparations fee' complaint
Taking B(l)ack Pride event organizers want to create a safe space for attendees and confront systemic racism by asking white allies to pay a voluntary cover charge.