Politics WA transgender youth bill targeted in national culture war Senate Bill 5599 expands an existing law to cover minors seeking protected healthcare services, including gender-affirming treatment. by Taija PerryCook & Joseph O'Sullivan / May 1, 2023
Politics Washington state may boost 988 hotline funding as demand grows An expanded budget for the new suicide and mental health crisis line would support rapid-response teams and marketing efforts. by Taija PerryCook / March 13, 2023 / Updated at 9:15 a.m. on March 14
Politics This WA bill could make it easier and safer to change your name A proposal that passed the Senate this week would boost privacy for people who are trans or queer, those escaping domestic violence, and refugees. by Taija PerryCook / March 3, 2023
Politics WA may soon expand dual-credit programs for high schoolers A package of legislative proposals would scale up enrollment efforts and subsidize fees for some students. by Taija PerryCook / February 21, 2023
Politics A WA bill would lower the legal driving limit to .05% BAC If the legislation passes, Washington would be just the second state in the U.S. to amend its blood alcohol content limit. by Taija PerryCook / February 9, 2023
Politics The high school students behind the bill to end WA's 'pink tax' Razors, deodorant and shampoo cost more when marketed toward women. Now, six Kirkland students are turning to Olympia to help end gendered pricing. by Taija PerryCook / January 24, 2023 / Updated at 2 p.m. on Jan. 25.
Politics Arena fight: Not over till the council says it is Tim Leiweke, CEO of the Oak View Group, center, speaks during a news conference as Seattle Mayor Ed Murray (right) looks on in front of KeyArena. by Art Thiel / June 8, 2017
Politics The future of KeyArena could look like this The state-of-the-art, NBA-ready and NHL-ready redesigned KeyArena as proposed by Seattle Partners. by Art Thiel / April 12, 2017
Opinion The NFL missed the whole meaning of protest The Seattle Seahawks management has its own approach: letting go of two of the most outspoken players. by Art Thiel / May 23, 2018
Politics NHL gives Seattle a real shot at a team Does Seattle have an almost-sure shot at a National Hockey League franchise? by Art Thiel / December 7, 2017