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Diversity at U.S. medical schools has barely inched forward in the past 40 years, and underrepresented students still face countless barriers to getting a medical degree.
A city proud of its sustainability should be ashamed of how many tons of the stuff end up in the landfill every year.
If the tiny mussel established itself here, it would create over $100 million worth of damage each year to dams, agriculture, salmon and more.
The state Legislature passed the ban on single-use plastic bags with bipartisan support in 2020, but the pandemic has delayed its implementation.
The recent cancellation of ICE contracts and possible action from the Washington state Legislature could curtail detention in the near future.
Washington mandates language-access services for patients who speak limited English, but lack of oversight means many fall through the cracks. A growing immigrant population means that these services are more crucial than ever.
Money from legal cannabis sales amounts to about 2% of the state operating budget.
Students who depend on part-time jobs to help pay tuition and other expenses are making difficult choices during the COVID-related economic downturn.
It smells fresh and looks glossy, but I miss the musky scent and scrappy feel of indie stores like Cellophane Square.
The cultural and political success of Horace Cayton Sr. and Susie Revels was eclipsed by bigotry and racism. They deserve recognition.
Bellevue teens who love dogs take their advocacy work to Olympia to propose a bill and see it through.
The Microsoft co-founder’s personal investments mirror a growing trend amongst the uber-wealthy.
At MadArt gallery, artist Casey Curran is building a new world after a destructive year. It’s literally and figuratively moving.
Crosscut examines the barriers to health care access.
Some studies have found the ride-hailing services increase vehicle miles driven and pollution.
June 19 is already celebrated as the end of slavery in the United States. Lawmakers are debating making it an official government holiday.
Bellevue School District and Seattle Public Schools show why reopening won’t be easy, even as vaccine rollout continues.
Other states that have legalized recreational cannabis already allow home growing, but Washington does not.
The tribe’s design brand, Eighth Generation, wants to take on the Pendletons of the world from its SoDo headquarters.
Hollywood’s greatest Western stuntman was a rodeo champion from Washington state.
