News Supreme Court ruling opens door to limit LGBTQ+ civil rights Christian web designer case was a test to see whether free speech outweighs anti-discrimination laws. by Mai Hoang / August 23, 2023
Environment Washington’s ‘smoke season’ is back. Here’s how to stay safe. As wildfire risk increases, so does the frequency of hazy, hazardous days. Here are some tips on monitoring air quality – and your health. by Venice Buhain / August 23, 2023
Environment Are WA forests worth more as carbon sponges or timber harvests? ‘Working forests’ like state-run Tiger Mountain retain greenhouse gases — but logging is deeply entrenched in Northwest economies. by Ashli Blow / August 22, 2023 / Updated at 9:20 a.m. on Aug. 25
Environment Hot prisons are ‘cruel and unusual punishment,’ advocates allege Incarcerated people are taking extreme measures for relief, with some even opting for the cooler temperatures of solitary confinement cells. by Amanda Hernández Stateline / August 21, 2023
Environment More art, less trash: Washington reuse centers promote upcycling Similar to thrift stores, the shops keep potential waste out of landfills by repurposing ‘stuff’ in new sustainable ways. by Scarlet Hansen / August 18, 2023
Environment Washington considers consolidating elk management Critics say that eliminating local control of the 10 populations in favor of a statewide plan could threaten Native treaty rights. by John Stang / August 16, 2023
Equity Seattle therapist starts her own conference for clinicians of color Striving to counteract the whiteness of most mental health treatment, Ashley McGirt-Adair hopes “Reclaiming Wellness” will be an annual event. by Megan Burbank / August 14, 2023
Environment Some E-bike companies are pushing against right-to-repair laws Fires caused by rechargeable batteries spark controversy over whether e-bike owners should be allowed to make repairs themselves. by Maddie Stone Grist / August 14, 2023
News Forget banning books — a rural WA county may close its library After a fight over LGBTQ+ young-adult titles, a November ballot measure will decide the fate of the only library in Columbia County. by Meg Butterworth / August 9, 2023
News Podcast | Why one WA library could be voted out of existence Calls for censorship of LGTBQ+ young adult books in Columbia County mirror a national political debate. Meg Butterworth shares her reporting. by Sara Bernard / August 9, 2023
