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
Equity WA schools catching up on Black history and ethnic studies The state is following in the steps of more progressive states that have led the way on making history classes reflect our diverse country. by Meg Butterworth / April 29, 2021
Politics WA voters to decide whether to mandate sex ed in schools Parents, advocates, candidates and religious groups debate what students should be taught about sex in WA public schools. by Meg Butterworth / October 15, 2020
Equity It's white parents' responsibility to integrate Seattle schools, some parents say Integrated Schools is a volunteer organization that aims to get privileged parents to opt for schools with the benefit of diversity. by Meg Butterworth / March 9, 2020
Equity Forget Bingo. Wallingford seniors now fear becoming homeless Social worker Denise Malm's newest agenda is keeping her elderly clients out of homelessness. by Meg Butterworth / March 19, 2018
Environment Urbanism needs to move beyond city boundaries How are we going to keep the state's ferries afloat? by Peter Steinbrueck / September 3, 2011
Politics Creating 'people places' Townhouses in a Seattle neighborhood. by Peter Steinbrueck / September 10, 2008
Culture Little boxes, crammed together Townhouses in a Seattle neighborhood. by Peter Steinbrueck / July 10, 2008
Politics Downtown condo developers, beware of too many towers too close Seattle Post-Intelligencer architecture critic Lawrence Cheek makes some excellent observations about the new urban renaissance of residential high-rises in downtown Seattle, praising design qualities... by Peter Steinbrueck / January 30, 2008
Politics An unjustified delay in restoring the King County Courthouse The King County Courthouse in downtown Seattle, ca. 1944. In the foreground is City Hall Park. (University of Washington) by Peter Steinbrueck / January 24, 2008
