Equity It's white parents' responsibility to integrate Seattle schools, some parents say Integrated Schools is a volunteer organization that aims to get privileged parents to opt for schools with the benefit of diversity. by Meg Butterworth / March 9, 2020
News Forget banning books — a rural WA county may close its library After a fight over LGBTQ+ young-adult titles, a November ballot measure will decide the fate of the only library in Columbia County. by Meg Butterworth / August 9, 2023
Equity WA schools catching up on Black history and ethnic studies The state is following in the steps of more progressive states that have led the way on making history classes reflect our diverse country. by Meg Butterworth / April 29, 2021
Politics WA voters to decide whether to mandate sex ed in schools Parents, advocates, candidates and religious groups debate what students should be taught about sex in WA public schools. by Meg Butterworth / October 15, 2020
Politics Taxing the rich: A solution to Washington's budget mess? Yachts in Seattle by Tom James / December 19, 2016
Politics Inslee proposes record budget. Republicans recoil. Gov. Jay Inslee (2015) by Tom James / December 14, 2016
Politics Inslee: Fund schools by taxing polluters, investment earnings A second grade writing class by Tom James / December 13, 2016
Politics Take my gun: Bill aims to stop suicides Yellow ribbons have become a symbol of suicide prevention and the need to support struggling friends and family. by Tom James / February 2, 2017
Politics Washington will take a swing at Trump's order Attorney General Bob Ferguson, with Jay Inslee over his right shoulder, announces a lawsuit to block the presidential order aimed at Muslim immigrants. by Tom James / January 30, 2017
Politics Legislature's school debate lurches into gear The dome of the state Capitol Building. by Tom James / January 29, 2017