politics
Federal money to SpaceX may hurt public broadband efforts in WA
Critics say money went to untested and unproven technology. Meanwhile, public agencies say it now will be harder for them to access broadband funding.
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Seattle and all of Washington must extend the eviction moratorium
Residential tenants aren’t the only ones who need it. Small businesses and nonprofits do, too.
Environment
Why Salish Sea researchers are targeting superbugs in marine mammals
Harbor seals and porpoises in the Salish Sea experience antibiotic-resistant bacteria differently, pointing to worrying implications for orcas.
News
Private prison ban could limit ICE detention in the Pacific Northwest
The recent cancellation of ICE contracts and possible action from the Washington state Legislature could curtail detention in the near future.
Environment
Vaccines, comorbidities, immunity: Answering your COVID questions
We dive into reader questions about vaccine logistics, supporting health care workers and more.