Environment Climate change takes a toll on Seattleites' mental health Some residents are experiencing a new kind of distress in response to flooding, air pollution and other ecological events linked to climate change. by Ashli Blow / June 6, 2022
Equity Working with a doula can be life-changing for mothers of color The services doulas provide to women in Washington often go far beyond helping them through labor. by Maleeha Syed / June 2, 2022 / Updated at 1:22 p.m. on June 3
Equity Podcast | King County outreach leaders talk solutions to homelessness An approach informed by lived experience can help solve the worsening crisis, they say. by Mark Baumgarten / May 25, 2022
Mossback Bad times are nothing new: Lessons from past political upheaval Fifty years ago, America was at a breaking point. Here's what I learned then that might help us through today's turmoil. by Knute Berger / May 24, 2022
News Spokane backs plan to offer defendants services in place of jail time The 'supported release' pilot program would provide nonviolent defendants housing assistance, addiction treatment or mental health counseling while awaiting trial. by Wilson Criscione InvestigateWest / May 23, 2022
Equity Podcast | WA education leaders reflect on two years of disruption The state's top education official and a Seattle teachers union leader discuss lessons learned and the path forward. by Mark Baumgarten / May 23, 2022
Politics As interest rates rise, WA preps state-run student loan program Washington lawmakers passed a bill this legislative session to establish a low-interest student loan program. by Maleeha Syed / May 20, 2022
Equity WA food banks test innovations as food insecurity grows Some food banks anticipate increased demand, as people with low incomes face increased financial pressures. by Andrew Engelson / May 19, 2022
News Flush with federal cash, WA cities steer resources to police Justice reform advocates have been disappointed by choices to spend flexible federal recovery funds on items such as tasers and new police cruisers. by Brandon Block / May 16, 2022
News Why some WA nonprofits face high barriers to federal relief Federal relief money often requires complex reporting and upfront costs that disproportionately strain rural or BIPOC-led organizations. by Jacob Jones / May 16, 2022