Politics Washington bill could transform prosthetics access for amputees The proposed legislation would expand insurance coverage for assistive devices like running blades or waterproof legs — but not under all health plans. by Emma Schwichtenberg / March 12, 2025
News WA lawyers face conflicting Trump orders for migrant children cases A reversed executive order let attorneys continue work on cases of unaccompanied minors, but was followed by an ICE directive to detain their clients. by Rachel Spacek InvestigateWest / March 11, 2025
Politics Washington House passes ‘rent stabilization’ bill, moves to Senate House Bill 1217, which caps yearly increases at 7% of a tenant’s rent and creates limits on some move-in and late fees, passed 53-42 on Monday. by Laurel Demkovich / March 10, 2025
Politics New bill aims to protect Washington’s underwater bull kelp forests Lawmakers seek to raise awareness of the plant’s cultural significance and its role in supporting ecosystems by naming it WA’s official marine forest. by Emma Schwichtenberg / March 10, 2025
Environment Washington-based U.S. Forest Service rangers reinstated — for now Ahead of the busiest season for outdoor recreation, staffing for trail clearing, search & rescue, toilet cleaning and other duties is still uncertain. by Dominick Bonny / March 7, 2025
News The Newsfeed: Seattle U professor talks Trump’s attack on DEI Angelique Davis explains how the President’s executive orders on diversity policies could be a diversion tactic and a form of “racial gaslighting.” by Paris Jackson / March 7, 2025
News Full Washington State Ferries service to return this summer But Gov. Ferguson also announced the hybrid-to-electric conversion of two of the boats would be delayed. by John Stang / March 7, 2025
News Why are eggs so expensive in Washington right now? Local producers are taking precautions against avian flu, but people scrambling to buy might also be a factor in increased price and scarcity. by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug / March 5, 2025
Investigations The obscure state agency that referees WA’s green energy battles The Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council has power to overrule local zoning laws – putting it at the center of a backlash to renewable energy. by Brandon Block / March 4, 2025
News REI board blocks labor-backed candidates from ballot Unionized employees are asking members to mark “withhold” on their ballots after a Seattle activist and a top Greenpeace leader were excluded. by Nate Sanford / March 3, 2025