News Podcast | A Seattle hotline supports sex trafficking survivors June Guzman and Audrey Baedke offer housing and emotional support through the nonprofit Real Escape from the Sex Trade (REST). by Sara Bernard / January 31, 2024
News Podcast | Why a WA mom's child support payments never arrived Reporter Brandon Block shares an example of how the state intercepts parental assistance to people who also receive TANF, or welfare. by Sara Bernard / February 7, 2024
News Podcast | Is the Washington Legislature ready to curb rent hikes? A Bellingham tenant and a housing advocate explain how steep rent increases are hurting state residents, and how HB 2114 could help. by Sara Bernard / February 13, 2024
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
News Podcast | Palestinian, Israeli women talk peace and hope amid war The two, who met years ago through a peace organization, spoke about their lives before and after Oct. 7 at a Town Hall Seattle event on Friday. by Sara Bernard / March 13, 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
Death by 1033 cuts The author, a staunch opponent of Tim Eyman's tax-limiting ballot measure, worries that the "No" campaign is off to a sluggish, wonky start. by Judy Lightfoot / September 22, 2009
How a popular Seattle writer was labeled an anti-white racist <i>NurtureShock</i>, by Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman by Judy Lightfoot / September 21, 2009
Politics Back to school homeless There are federal mandates and some stimulus funds, but not nearly enough to keep up with this heartbreaking problem. by Judy Lightfoot / September 8, 2009
A Seattle daughter learns a California way A Dad going blind teaches the wisdom of socks. by Judy Lightfoot / August 30, 2009