Politics Washington teens advocate for Narcan in every school The life-saving opioid reversal medication is currently available only at high schools in districts with 2,000 or more students. by Scarlet Hansen / February 1, 2024 / Updated at 1:40 p.m. on Feb. 1
News Speaking Lushootseed: WA’s Indigenous curriculum may be renamed A bill would name the Native history program after the late advocate, longtime state Sen. John McCoy (lulilaš), who inspired its creation. by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug / January 31, 2024
Politics A WA bill would allow non-citizens to obtain professional licenses House Bill 1889 would remove citizenship requirements from certifications for jobs ranging from security guards to private investigators. by Scarlet Hansen / January 30, 2024
Environment Human Elements: The WA funeral home that can turn you into a tree At Recompose in Seattle, Katrina Spade offers a low-emission alternative to traditional burial or cremation: human composting. by Sarah Hoffman / January 29, 2024
Human Elements The WA funeral home that can turn you into a tree At Recompose in Seattle, Katrina Spade offers a low-emission alternative to traditional burial or cremation: human composting. January 29, 2024
Politics Can Catholic lobbyists agree to a child abuse reporting law? In Washington, clergy are not mandated reporters. After a similar bill died last year, new language would offer exemptions for sacramental confessions. by Wilson Criscione InvestigateWest / January 29, 2024
Indigenous Affairs WA’s energy ‘green rush’ could endanger cultural Indigenous lands As developers propose solar and wind projects across Washington, gaps in the permitting process threaten culturally significant tribal sites. by B. "Toastie" Oaster High Country News + ProPublica / January 26, 2024
Environment Nick on the Rocks: The mystery of Waterville's basalt boulders Just north of Withrow, WA, pancake-flat fields are dotted with massive rocks that help us visualize an Ice Age glacier. by Shannen Ortale / January 26, 2024
Nick on the Rocks The mystery of Waterville’s basalt boulders Just north of Withrow, Wash., pancake-flat fields are dotted with massive rocks that help us visualize an Ice Age glacier. Special thanks to Central Washington University as the original creator and collaborator for Nick on the Rocks. January 26, 2024
Investigations WA intercepts millions in child support for low-income families In 2022, the state took over $40 million meant for impoverished children. A bipartisan bill could redirect a portion of future payments to families. by Brandon Block / January 25, 2024
