Politics
If Referendum 88 fails, what’s next for affirmative action in Washington state?
State officials are already working on ways to boost diversity in government hiring and contracting, two of the ballot measure’s key goals.
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Jail suicide epidemic doesn't extend to Northwest prisons
In county jails across the Pacific Northwest, suicide is the single leading cause of inmate deaths. But an analysis by
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Washington schools can’t keep up with a growing need for special education teachers
The number of students in Washington with disabilities spiked 15% in five years. But the number of teachers who can provide special education services has remained stagnant.
Opinion
The death of Seattle's self-declared wokeness
Tuesday's election laid bare the thin pretense behind the notion that this city is a beacon for tolerance.
Opinion
In Seattle and beyond, running for office is harder for people of color. These candidates know
Racism and other indignities have littered their path to office. For some, a working class background has made it even more complicated.