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
Equity Women affected by natural-hair discrimination explain why it is still a problem in Washington state A new bill could make it illegal to discriminate against people who wear styles such as Afros and braids, as well as religious head coverings like hijabs. by Shauna Sowersby / February 6, 2020
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
Culture The generational zigs and zags of immigrant identity Blue Scholars co-founder “Kuya Geo” on the push-pull of assimilation and heritage — and how it differs by immigrant generation. by Aileen Imperial & Stephen Hegg / November 8, 2018
Culture Less waltz, more vogue: A Look at LGBTQ Ball Culture The Pacific Northwest is home to a growing Ball culture that is both inclusive and creative. by Aileen Imperial & Stephen Hegg / June 15, 2018
Equity Immigrant youth, refugees find support at this Seattle school As the national immigration debate roars in the background, a Seattle school turns its focus on refugee and immigrant youth. by Stephen Hegg / May 23, 2018
Equity Is ‘telemedicine’ the future for rural LGBTQ patients? QueerDoc uses video visits to reach the LGBTQ patient population in both urban and rural areas. by Stephen Hegg & Enrique Pérez de la Rosa / July 5, 2018