News WSU medical school raises homegrown doctors east of the Cascades New residencies at the 11-year-old Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine hope to address health care disparities between urban and rural communities. by Megan Burbank / January 24, 2024 / Updated at 11:35 a.m. on Jan. 26
Environment PFAS in Washington’s well water could make you sick ‘Forever chemicals’ linked to ailments from high cholesterol to cancer are in our clearest aquifers — but steep costs pose cleanup challenges. by Andrew Engelson / February 14, 2024
Equity More Washington companies offer doula services in health benefits Businesses like Microsoft and Walmart are covering costs for birth workers, which advocates say can help lower racial disparity in pregnancy outcomes. by Megan Burbank / February 15, 2024
News Puget Sound transit and riders navigate post-pandemic commutes With more people working in-office, local agencies try to make light-rail and bus services more consistent. But they face staff shortages and delays. by Andrew Engelson / March 22, 2024
Politics How will history judge Mayor Nickels? Norm Rice, Greg Nickels, Charles Royer by Sam R. Sperry / August 30, 2009
News In rural Washington, patients travel hours for basic healthcare Local physicians and researchers say long-term solutions like new training programs could help bridge the access gap. by Megan Burbank / March 28, 2024 / Updated at 1 p.m. on March 28
Politics Gay marriage, the incremental approach All benefits (and punishments), just shy of the word "marriage" by C.R. Douglas / February 2, 2009
Politics Why Sen. Murray will breeze to a victory Sen. Patty Murray by Sam R. Sperry / August 19, 2010
Politics Tim Burgess makes a fast start at City Council Tim Burgess failed the progressive litmus test. by C.R. Douglas / December 9, 2008
Politics Once again an insurgent mayor conquers city hall Mayor-elect Mike McGinn on Election Night by Sam R. Sperry / November 19, 2009