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2019 | May
Student journalists sue WWU for withholding sexual assault records
Who is responsible for WA’s homeless teens? Often, no one
The awkward whitesplaining in David Shields' new doc on Marshawn Lynch
Abigail Echo-Hawk on the art and science of 'decolonizing data'
The Star Lite swap meet flickers out in Lakewood
Homelessness may be down, but more people in King County are living in tents
The Nerdy Girls of Ellensburg are building robots to dismantle the patriarchy
A new play looks at Black trauma and the struggle for self-determination
Retired teachers in WA are getting a raw deal from state lawmakers
10 things to do in Seattle
As more people seek help for gaming disorder, experts and gamers look for answers
Arming teachers is outrageous — and it won't make schools safer
A WA lawmaker just quit to lobby for Amazon. Most states wouldn’t allow that.
Ex-Mayor Burgess, business leaders raise $120K to overhaul city council
One man's struggle to help preserve Georgetown's industrial cool
A day in the life of Northwest doctors who provide abortions
Tired of divisive politics? Bellevue has some ideas
In a rapidly changing landscape, a Mount Rainier icon gets a new life
As Afghanistan peace talks progress, WA continues to suffer losses in America’s longest war
The same tech you use to map your run could keep firefighters safe
Controversy and security concerns follow Ilhan Omar to Bellevue
Cumbia takes Seattle for a spin — but will it catch on?
In high-rise cities like Seattle, can Chinatowns survive?
WA's paid family leave is less than 9 months away. Here’s what you need to know
Despite state policy changes, WA schools still disproportionately discipline students of color
Tolls to drive in downtown Seattle? New study examines the good and the bad
WA cities will get 'free money' from the state for affordable housing
WA will take care of you when you’re old. Here’s how.
Seattle's complicated addiction to smartphones, explained
8 things to do in Seattle
In Yakima, ICE Air flights bring money, fear and division
The Northwest’s most notable hoaxes
Fake kidnapping tale backfires: Inslee vetoes attempt to keep politicians’ financial info off the internet
Cards for humanity: A Seattle game maker wants to spark better conversations
When fake news made real news in Seattle
With Roe v. Wade under fire, WA must defend abortion rights
Seattle’s new IT boss fires 14 directors as part of ‘organizational change’
This 93-year-old Republican can still hike into the wilderness he helped preserve
Can tribes sue the government over climate change?
Saving Seattle's last 'exceptional' trees means getting to know them
Who wore it better: Seattle style vs high fashion
Why arming WA school officials might not be a bad idea
Skip the ATM: Congress may finally let you buy weed without cash
Orca J17 is starving, but death isn't inevitable
Controversial Seattle judge sees flurry of cases pulled by public defenders
What does WA do with broken down wind turbines?
To fix a health care workforce shortage, WA needs new ways of training
New law pushes WA cities toward denser housing
WA schools to make advanced classes more accessible to students — but will it close the opportunity gap?
The power of natural hair in the natural environment
11 things to do in Seattle
Seattle police partly out of compliance with reform agreement, judge rules
Fight to stop ‘faithless’ presidential electors may not be over in WA
A UW engineer explains how facial recognition tech erases trans people
Seattle’s hometown film hero brandishes her ‘Sword of Trust’
How to thin the herd vying for your City Council vote
Why are so many gray whales dying in WA?
An Idaho Republican is asking the right questions about Northwest salmon
How a dragon landed in Renton
Seattle port could play key role in race to rule the Arctic
For some Seattle City Council candidates, a day job means fewer hours to campaign
Fighting for clean air in one of Seattle's most polluted neighborhoods
Can art make a difference in the face of dire climate news?
As a doctor, I greet a mother's fear with compassion — even her fear of vaccines
As WA implements new police accountability law, some advocates feel left out
WA officials, feds have a plan to save forests and salmon
Why Seattle will swing back toward the center
Stereotype-busting is a two-way street for police, immigrant families in this Seattle program
Seattle U artist evokes the pain and joy of being Black and female
Reports of hate crimes and bias have surged in Seattle since 2012
‘It’s an issue of liberty’: WA will stop jailing kids who run away or skip school
10 things to do in Seattle
International bike expert's advice to Seattle: 'Make it difficult for people to drive'
This family is slowly going blind. A UW doctor is searching for a cure
Channeling Nina Simone's daring spirit at Seattle Rep
WA’s new climate laws give Inslee a boost. But will they help his White House bid?
Why I'd rather be sunless in Seattle
How psychology can help us understand — and fight — poverty
Blocked from Boeing Field in Seattle, ICE flies to Yakima instead
Refugees and immigrants find community in Tacoma choir
Free college is coming for WA families making under $50K
New proposal would buy the Showbox six more months
Seattle's grassroots candidates must be real with voters
Is Seattle freeing itself from the automobile age?
A weird, wild chat with Beacon Hill's international comics star
Doug Baldwin should look to make bigger plays
Seattle Times suspends reporter accused of sending sexually harassing messages
Meet the Republicans who believe in climate change
How do Seattleites feel about growth? Depends when they got here, says poll
Boeing Field rejects ICE flights — where will they land now?
Don't call it a 'hate crime.' This is terrorism.
This gender and race researcher explains why techies don't have to be Trekkies
Last-minute tax on big banks ‘very disrespectful’ of public process, critics say
Don't celebrate too soon, WA liberals — clouds are forming
Annual count of homeless people in King County goes down, a first since 2012
Boom or bust, Seattle is a city of big ideas
10 things to do in Seattle
Ballard's Ascent Outdoors shutters
Report shows Seattle police enforcement still disparate along racial lines
'This is a civil rights moment': Behind the Legislature's decision to reverse WA's affirmative action ban
From dust to dirt: Human composting is coming to WA
Can a Belltown community group save its neighborhood jazz club?