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‘Ask for Jane:’ Who were the pre-Roe underground abortionists?
Half a century ago, Northwest activist Judith Arcana was one of more than 100 women known as ‘Jane’ who aided and abetted illegal abortions.
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Parasites are vanishing from WA waters. That should concern you
An unprecedented study of trends in marine parasite biodiversity shows a majority are struggling. That could spell disaster for other animals.
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Washington remains a hub for reproductive health care post-Roe
As other states moved to ban abortion in 2022, elected officials, abortion providers and advocates worked to strengthen protections in Washington state.
Environment
Seattle is no longer the U.S.'s least air conditioned big city
After years of lethal heat waves, Seattleites are embracing A/C as a necessity rather than a luxury.
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Shelved since 2018, this WA gun law may finally be implemented soon
State officials have decided to push forward a voter-approved measure requiring annual background checks of pistol and semiautomatic rifle owners.