Politics
WA voter turnout dropped for all ages — especially young people
Participation for Washingtonians 18-24 dropped 8.5 points from the 2020 election, but improved compared to 2016.
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Politics
Bob Ferguson continues fight against abortion pill restrictions
In a case with national implications, WA’s governor-elect and officials in 18 states are challenging FDA policies that limit access to mifepristone.
Indigenous Affairs
Contentious Pike Place Market totem poles to be restored, returned
The poles — which are not part of Coast Salish tradition — sparked a mini-culture war in Seattle around Indigenous representation and historic preservation.
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Removing guns is a key suicide prevention strategy in WA
Advocates and researchers say removing or restricting access to lethal tools, such as firearms, can save lives.
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The Newsfeed: Phone restrictions paying off at one WA school
At Robert Eagle Staff Middle School, administrators are seeing a “huge improvement” after limiting students’ cellphone use during class time.