Politics WA transgender youth bill targeted in national culture war Senate Bill 5599 expands an existing law to cover minors seeking protected healthcare services, including gender-affirming treatment. by Taija PerryCook & Joseph O’Sullivan / May 1, 2023
Politics Washington state may boost 988 hotline funding as demand grows An expanded budget for the new suicide and mental health crisis line would support rapid-response teams and marketing efforts. by Taija PerryCook / March 13, 2023 / Updated at 9:15 a.m. on March 14
Politics This WA bill could make it easier and safer to change your name A proposal that passed the Senate this week would boost privacy for people who are trans or queer, those escaping domestic violence, and refugees. by Taija PerryCook / March 3, 2023
Politics WA may soon expand dual-credit programs for high schoolers A package of legislative proposals would scale up enrollment efforts and subsidize fees for some students. by Taija PerryCook / February 21, 2023
Politics A WA bill would lower the legal driving limit to .05% BAC If the legislation passes, Washington would be just the second state in the U.S. to amend its blood alcohol content limit. by Taija PerryCook / February 9, 2023
Politics The high school students behind the bill to end WA's 'pink tax' Razors, deodorant and shampoo cost more when marketed toward women. Now, six Kirkland students are turning to Olympia to help end gendered pricing. by Taija PerryCook / January 24, 2023 / Updated at 2 p.m. on Jan. 25.
Tech Big Hollywood's digital push may mean the end for independent theaters Ark Lodge Cinema owner David McRae, and building owners Alex Rosenast and Keith Robbins put their heads and hearts together to bring the cinema back to Columbia City. by Quin Benzel / December 5, 2012
Politics From peak to peak: Documenting the world's most remote places Climbers uncover ancient bones in Liesl Clark's 'Cave People of the Himalaya.' by Quin Benzel / October 19, 2012
Culture Seattle Weekender: Joaquin Phoenix goes nuts and justice is served at Town Hall Damien Echols, part of the West Memphis Three, wrote about his time on death row in Life After Death by Quin Benzel / September 27, 2012
Politics White House honoring Rainier Beach High PTSA leader Carlina Brown by Quin Benzel / August 9, 2012