News Washington youth mental health shows best improvement in 20 years The Healthy Youth Survey reported that though depressive feelings have increased since 2002, this year found improved health and access to support. by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug / April 1, 2024
News From 2020 to now: 4 Seattle Black activists reflect on their work Black activists in the Seattle-King County area speak about their individual activism journeys, where they intersect and diverge. by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug / February 16, 2024 / Updated at 9:35 a.m. on Feb. 16
News Over half of WA school bond measures get majority vote, but fail Only seven of 21 school bonds statewide got supermajority votes, but 91% of school operations levies, which require only a simple majority, passed. by Venice Buhain / February 20, 2024
News Seattle may spend $1.8M on controversial gunshot detection program The crime prevention technology, which pulls live audio and video feeds, has been backed by Mayor Harrell even as other cities report mixed results. by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug / February 29, 2024 / Updated at 2 p.m. on Feb. 29
News Flu and COVID vaccines coming to Washington Health officials are encouraging vaccinations for COVID-19, influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV) ahead of the winter illness season. by Venice Buhain / September 18, 2023 / Updated: September 22, 2023
Environment Readers sound off on Washington’s high gas prices The state’s cap-and-trade system is met with skepticism and grudging acceptance as companies pass the program’s cost to consumer pocketbooks. by Venice Buhain / September 5, 2023 / Updated: Sept. 7, 2023
News King County Council considers increasing minimum wage to $19/hour The legislation, introduced by Councilmember Girmay Zahilay, would make the rate for unincorporated parts of King County among the nation's highest. by Venice Buhain / September 7, 2023
News The new year brings new WA laws for guns, minimum wage and more Here are 12 new policies that will come into effect in 2024. by Venice Buhain / January 1, 2024
Indigenous Affairs Washington State University earns $15M a year on stolen land A Grist report reveals that over the past 150 years, WSU has collected at least $1B in profit from land taken from 21 Indigenous nations. by Venice Buhain / February 7, 2024
News Enrollment woes leave Washington school closures on the table Bellevue, Seattle and Olympia districts say drops in student numbers could lead to budget pressure and further consolidations. by Venice Buhain / December 12, 2023