Politics Amanda Knox testifies in Olympia for stricter interrogation laws In support of a bill that would void interview statements if a court finds deceptive police tactics, Knox described her 53-hour questioning in Italy. by Scarlet Hansen / January 17, 2024
Politics A WA bill would allow non-citizens to obtain professional licenses House Bill 1889 would remove citizenship requirements from certifications for jobs ranging from security guards to private investigators. by Scarlet Hansen / January 30, 2024
Politics Washington teens advocate for Narcan in every school The life-saving opioid reversal medication is currently available only at high schools in districts with 2,000 or more students. by Scarlet Hansen / February 1, 2024 / Updated at 1:40 p.m. on Feb. 1
Equity Out & Back: Unpacking exclusivity in outdoor activities Alison shares how BIPOC find ways to recreate despite the roadblocks in a conversation with North of Seattle Run Club founder Aaliyah Earvin. by Alison Mariella Désir / February 2, 2024
Politics WA bill would add explicit ‘deepfakes’ to child pornography laws HB 1999 would close a legal recourse loophole by outlawing the use of a minor’s face to digitally fabricate sexual content. by Scarlet Hansen / February 13, 2024
Equity Out & Back: Alison Mariella Désir hits the slopes at Stevens Pass Alison digs into skiing's segregated history, and instructor Annette Diggs shares her experience carving a path for BIPOC youth in the winter sport. by Alison Mariella Désir / February 9, 2024
Politics WA Legislature keeps most of its priority bills alive — so far At the 2024 session midpoint, lawmakers are focusing on big statewide issues such as clean energy, rent stabilization and police accountability. by Donna Gordon Blankinship & Scarlet Hansen / February 15, 2024 / Updated at 11:50 a.m. on Feb. 15
Politics WA debates bill on ‘stealthing,’ or lying about sexual protection HB 1958 would create a penalty of up to $5K for nonconsensual removal or misleading someone about the use of devices like condoms and dental dams. by Scarlet Hansen / February 21, 2024
Equity Out & Back: The tranquility of birdwatching in Seward Park Alison Mariella Désir takes to the new activity like a duck to water, watching for bald eagles and wigeons on a walk with birder Armand Lucas. by Alison Mariella Désir / February 23, 2024
Politics How the Israel/Hamas war influenced a WA genocide education bill The proposal failed over a debate about the curriculum, its development and inclusivity. by Scarlet Hansen / March 5, 2024