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 What it will take to win Amazon's HQ2 Are corporate tax breaks a smart investment to secure local jobs, or a giveaway of public money to private shareholders? by Caroline Gerdes / February 8, 2018
Politics How to stop future Harvey Weinsteins before they start “'How to not get raped' should not be the way we are going,” says UW campus activist Menosh ZA. "It’s about potential perpetrators." by Caroline Gerdes / February 8, 2018
Politics Three White House alumni walk into a room... What's it like to be a White House speechwriter or a press secretary — to put words in the mouth of the world’s most powerful person? And what is it like to watch the person at the top ad-lib in a... by Caroline Gerdes / January 24, 2018