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Allocating funds from the carbon plan to minority communities most affected by pollution could draw legal battles based on the new SCOTUS decision.

The legislation, introduced by Councilmember Girmay Zahilay, would make the rate for unincorporated parts of King County among the nation's highest. 

To reach per-acre parity with Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service lands, the government would need to increase funding by $96M every year.

Christian web designer case was a test to see whether free speech outweighs anti-discrimination laws.

Striving to counteract the whiteness of most mental health treatment, Ashley McGirt-Adair hopes “Reclaiming Wellness” will be an annual event.

After a fight over LGBTQ+ young-adult titles, a November ballot measure will decide the fate of the only library in Columbia County.

Calls for censorship of LGTBQ+ young adult books in Columbia County mirror a national political debate. Meg Butterworth shares her reporting.

The 2% tax will preserve ancestral sites such as Snoqualmie Falls, and could be a model for other Indigenous nations. 

Partnering with UW Tacoma, the leadership program for educators working with Native nations celebrated its cohort of 10 students.

In this Out & Back special episode, the outdoors activist talks to BIPOC and queer people who find healing in joy and nature.

While the state has expanded its full protection-order policies, advocates say funding for housing, shelters and legal services is still needed.

They used to be considered bad luck onboard, but an increasing number of female crew members are stepping onto boats headed to Alaska.

After years of kicking the event off with a roaring start, the local motorcycle group is officially recognized. Members weigh in on what it means to them.

PTSAs in two neighborhoods are reimagining their approach – and asking if there’s a better way.