News ‘Roe v. Wade’: WA officials, advocates react to Supreme Court ruling The right to abortion is protected in Washington. But the rollback could have 'dangerous consequences' for the state's healthcare system and beyond. by Joseph O’Sullivan / June 24, 2022 / Updated at 5:45 p.m. on June 24
News Video | ‘Roe’ ruling could jeopardize other civil liberties, AG says Beyond a rollback of abortion rights, Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s team is preparing to face what might come next. by Megan Burbank / June 24, 2022 / Updated at 8:25 a.m. on June 24
News WA law looks to address the trauma of 'active shooter' drills But in the wake of the Uvalde shooting, some students and educators say a national reckoning on guns is key to school safety. by Venice Buhain / June 17, 2022 / Updated: 4:45 p.m. June 29
News Washington experiments with guaranteed basic income A handful of programs across the state are piloting efforts to give families a regular check to help them make ends meet. by Lizz Giordano / June 7, 2022
Politics Advocates weigh in on Seattle mayor's homelessness dashboard The initiative provides public data about shelter and housing construction, encampment clearing, budgets and more. Will it move the needle? by Josh Cohen / 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
News How Gov. Inslee hopes to strengthen WA's abortion rights Although already guaranteed by state law, abortion rights codified into WA’s constitution would be harder to undo. by Megan Burbank / May 31, 2022
News Seattle's social housing campaign, explained The House Our Neighbors initiative would create a new government agency that builds and manages permanently affordable housing. by Josh Cohen / May 26, 2022
News Hyperlocal community councils pack a lot of power As Puget Sound becomes denser, some community groups have unusual authority to veto land-use decisions within their neighborhoods, but won't for long. by Lizz Giordano / May 24, 2022
News Seattle community leaders have a lot to say about public safety To address crime in Seattle, Civic Cocktail panelists say what's needed are more community input and a reimagination of how to use resources. by Josh Cohen / May 20, 2022