Spokane downtown Pride mural isn’t going anywhere, community vows The city-funded rainbow flag has been a frequent vandalism target, but allies have raised $15K to repaint it. by Erin Sellers RANGE Media / June 11, 2024
Northwest Reports Podcast | Learning to swim as a trans man in Idaho Season 1 , Episode 70 / May 15, 2024 After taking steps to affirm his gender, Torrey Stephenson decided to take a plunge – and became a triathlete in the process.
Equity Washington patients fear losing access to care as hospitals merge A bill calls for state review of consolidation, as abortions and gender-affirming procedures could be cut by religiously affiliated health systems. by Erin Sellers RANGE Media / February 19, 2024
News SCOTUS won’t hear the challenge to WA’s ‘conversion therapy’ ban A Christian therapist sued on First Amendment grounds over a 2018 law blocking the treatment for minors, but a lower court's ruling will stand. by Bill Lucia Washington State Standard / December 13, 2023
News A WA city council might give itself the power to ban library books The Liberty Lake proposal would usurp the library board of trustees’ policy-making control, including decisions about which titles to stock. by Aaron Hedge & Erin Sellers RANGE Media / December 5, 2023
Northwest Reports Podcast | WA educators burnt out over classroom political clashes Season 1 , Episode 37 / September 27, 2023 Politics reporter Joseph O’Sullivan talked to teachers about the increasing criticism they face at school over race and LGBTQ+ topics.
Northwest Reports Podcast | WA braces for impact after SCOTUS ruling on free speech Season 1 , Episode 34 / August 23, 2023 Reporter Mai Hoang explains how the court decision to exempt a Colorado web designer from LGBTQ+ anti-discrimination laws could have a ripple effect.
Culture Seattle’s new Dykes on Bikes chapter debuts at Pride parade After years of kicking the event off with a roaring start, the local motorcycle group is officially recognized. Members weigh in on what it means to them. by Genna Martin / June 29, 2023
Cascade PBS Ideas Festival Podcast | Inside the fight for trans rights Season 5 , Episode 8 / June 6, 2023 Danni Askini of the advocacy group The Gender Justice League breaks down the misconceptions and myths surrounding gender-affirming care.
Politics WA transgender youth bill targeted in national culture war Senate Bill 5599 expands an existing law to cover minors seeking protected healthcare services, including gender-affirming treatment. by Taija PerryCook & Joseph O'Sullivan / May 1, 2023
Politics A WA bill protecting name change privacy was just signed into law As of July 23, people who are trans or queer, those escaping domestic violence, and refugees will be able to change their name confidentially. by Cascade PBS Newsroom Staff / April 21, 2023
Culture PNW hockey teams are backing Pride Nights, despite resistance Some NHL players have rejected the tradition. But the Seattle Thunderbirds junior team (and many enthusiastic fans) embrace their LGBTQ+ community. by Mai Hoang / April 7, 2023 / Updated at 1:25 p.m. April 7
Inside Cascade PBS Share where you found love in Seattle for our interactive map Love comes in many forms. Tell us about a place that warms your heart for a chance to be featured in a Valentine's Day map. by Madeline Happold / January 31, 2023
Equity Wenatchee's Drag Queen Story Hour met with enthusiasm, protests Though protesters forced a change of venue, families say the YWCA event — which involves drag queens reading books to children — was a success. by Dominick Bonny / November 15, 2022
