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A 2020 law mandated the support of two new ‘Safe Harbor’ centers where kids could get treatment — but the state hasn’t made this happen.

Two board members have also stepped down after it was revealed the school district didn’t discipline an accused predator.

The district admitted it was negligent in employing paraeducator Bryan Neyers for nearly five years after being told of his behavior.

While the state has expanded its full protection-order policies, advocates say funding for housing, shelters and legal services is still needed.

Laws in Oregon and Washington can be counterproductive to public safety by keeping registrants on the streets, where they are more likely to reoffend.

Mayor Victoria Woodards' high ambitions take aim at more than problems with policing.

Climate preparedness planning must be guided by those who face the most acute risks.

Climate change is a global problem, but its impacts vary by location. To meet the needs of the Puget Sound region, we need our own center for research.

COVID-19 turned businesses and cultural institutions into vital community gathering places. In the post-pandemic era, we should keep it up.

When it comes to cars, traffic congestion is a more pressing threat to our quality of life than souped-up rides on public streets.