Politics Despite industry pushback, WA farmworkers will keep overtime pay Since Jan. 1, agriculture has a 40-hour work week. But the system drew concerns from some growers over labor costs — and has workers split, too. by Mai Hoang / February 6, 2024
Opinion The decade progressives started fighting for themselves Seattleites of the future will remember the 2010s for the first stirrings of a new movement. by Katie Wilson / December 26, 2019
Opinion How to fund coronavirus relief? Tax big business When the pandemic subsides, then we can take on the homelessness crisis. by Katie Wilson / March 13, 2020
Opinion Before eviction moratoriums expire, WA renters and landlords need help From cash assistance to rent cancellation, practical ideas for dealing with mounting debt. by Katie Wilson / September 30, 2020
Opinion King County courts continue ordering evictions, despite moratoriums Unless the state Supreme Court issues new guidance, county court officials may continue to ignore the federal eviction moratorium. by Katie Wilson / March 25, 2021
News Central WA home prices spike amid influx of Seattle-area transplants Housing affordability has become a challenge in Chelan and Kittitas counties as recreation and smaller communities draw Puget Sound residents. by Mai Hoang / September 14, 2022
Equity Rural WA nurses seek support for sexual assault examiner training Legislative proposals may help fill in large gaps by providing funds to train more nurses. by Mai Hoang / March 2, 2022
News Supreme Court ruling opens door to limit LGBTQ+ civil rights Christian web designer case was a test to see whether free speech outweighs anti-discrimination laws. by Mai Hoang / August 23, 2023
Equity WA agriculture workers look to retain momentum of pandemic strikes A new Yakima office aims to give workers and immigrants a place to gather, share information and organize. by Mai Hoang / July 7, 2022
Opinion When it comes to redistricting in WA, gridlock might be a good thing Keeping the gerrymander at bay may mean passing the buck. by Katie Wilson / October 5, 2021 / Updated at 1:43 p.m. on October 5, 2021