For older renters, Western WA’s housing boom can sow insecurity After three forced moves, with a fourth on the horizon, the threat of homelessness looms for one couple amid a daunting housing market. by Josh Cohen / June 13, 2024
Equity It's white parents' responsibility to integrate Seattle schools, some parents say Integrated Schools is a volunteer organization that aims to get privileged parents to opt for schools with the benefit of diversity. by Meg Butterworth / March 9, 2020
News As coronavirus spreads, a Seattle politician with MS feels vulnerable Councilmember Debora Juarez has a weakened immune system and is keeping herself in ‘semi-quarantine.’ by David Kroman / March 6, 2020
News Crowdsourcing against coronavirus: Seattle biologists work on DIY test kit With the lack of accessible testing still a hurdle in fighting the deadly virus, a data scientist is co-leading an effort to increase availability. by Hannah Weinberger / March 6, 2020
Culture Art Seen: How Seattle Opera's wig makers weave their magic Meet the team that creates elaborate hairstyles for the stage. by Matt M. McKnight / March 6, 2020
Culture August Wilson’s ‘Jitney’ is about driving, philosophizing and surviving The Seattle playwright paved the way for resilient Black characters on stage. by Misha Berson / March 6, 2020
Politics Racial bias study for WA State Patrol could resume after 13 years House budget has $50,000 to fund a collaboration between State Patrol and WSU to analyze traffic stops for evidence of bias. by Jason Buch InvestigateWest / March 6, 2020
News Coronavirus has Puget Sound schools prepping for 'an ongoing risk' School districts are putting together plans to keep teaching and feeding students through closures during the COVID-19 outbreak. by Levi Pulkkinen / March 5, 2020
Opinion Why I left the Democrats As Washington's presidential primary election looms, I am reminded of all the ways the Party abandoned the common person. by Lola E. Peters / March 5, 2020
News Poll: Public safety is 'urgent' for Seattle voters, but they're mixed on solutions Polling shows tentative support for a possible ballot initiative to hire more police and open a mandatory treatment facility. by David Kroman / March 5, 2020
News Swatting, a scare tactic on the rise, may see harsher punishment in WA Lawmakers want to make it a felony to harass others with fake 9-1-1 calls meant to elicit a police response. by Lilly Fowler / March 5, 2020
Culture Things to do in Seattle: Mar. 5 - 11 A concert of ‘American Rage,’ a tribute to the 'architect of Northwest sound,' Georgia O’Keeffe on view and more cultural events. by Brangien Davis & Margo Vansynghel & Gavin Borchert & Misha Berson / March 5, 2020
Opinion Gov. Jay Inslee's approach will be key to fighting COVID-19 As coronavirus deaths mount in Washington state, the governor hasn't been particularly front and center. by Joe Copeland / March 4, 2020
Opinion Before coronavirus: How Seattle handled the Spanish flu Over a century ago, my grandmother nearly died from the pandemic. Her doctor wasn't so lucky. by Knute Berger / March 4, 2020
Politics WA considers requiring new construction projects to improve the environment A push in the state Legislature could make 'net ecological gain' the new standard for building. by Levi Pulkkinen InvestigateWest / March 4, 2020
Opinion Car tabs, fuel standard, sex ed: 3 battles left before WA session wraps A lopsided Democratic majority is out of step with public opinion. by John Carlson / March 4, 2020
Culture Meet Your Maker: Leah Nguyen puts her soul — and yours — into her paintings The Seattle artist uses spiritual guides to create kaleidoscopic portraits. by Agueda Pacheco Flores / March 4, 2020
News As coronavirus spreads, some can’t afford a sick day For Uber drivers and other gig workers, taking a day off means missing crucial paychecks. by David Kroman / March 3, 2020
Opinion Washington's car-dependent transportation system has failed us In the state's next budget, lawmakers should invest in projects that help us walk, roll, and bike — not drive. by Anna Zivarts / March 3, 2020
News Coronavirus threatens 'extraordinarily vulnerable' homeless population King County's homeless are becoming older and sicker, which leaves them more at risk to the novel virus. by David Kroman / March 3, 2020
News Coronavirus hits a WA geoduck industry already struggling with tariffs From restaurants to shellfish farmers, the outbreak is already hurting the state's economy. by Gregory Scruggs / March 3, 2020