Culture Seattle’s Black dance history gets the spotlight in a new show Drawing upon archival photos and old films, Black Collectivity presents an original performance rooted in little-known legacies. by Marcie Sillman / April 5, 2023
News WSU medical school raises homegrown doctors east of the Cascades New residencies at the 11-year-old Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine hope to address health care disparities between urban and rural communities. by Megan Burbank / January 24, 2024 / Updated at 11:35 a.m. on Jan. 26
News In rural Washington, patients travel hours for basic healthcare Local physicians and researchers say long-term solutions like new training programs could help bridge the access gap. by Megan Burbank / March 28, 2024 / Updated at 1 p.m. on March 28
Politics Former WA Gov. Dan Evans feted for energy, conservation work The state’s other living three-term governor, 98, was recognized by the group that coordinates energy development in the Columbia Basin. by Venice Buhain / April 12, 2024
Equity More Washington companies offer doula services in health benefits Businesses like Microsoft and Walmart are covering costs for birth workers, which advocates say can help lower racial disparity in pregnancy outcomes. by Megan Burbank / February 15, 2024
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 Facing burnout, Washington nurses are exploring new career paths From farming to coding, health care workers are leaving the bedside amid staffing shortages exacerbated by the pandemic. by Megan Burbank / September 20, 2023
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
Culture Pacific Northwest Ballet’s new guard brings diversity center stage Seattle’s largest dance company is at a turning point with a fall roster that’s younger and 50 percent BIPOC. by Marcie Sillman / September 13, 2023
Politics Taking the long view, the Muni League investigates the Port of Seattle After the devastating state auditor's report [PDF], an ongoing Justice Department investigation, and the Port of Seattle's internal review of its own operations, the Municipal League's announcement... by Peter Lewis / February 13, 2008