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May 25, 2023 - WA lawmakers’ ‘year of housing’

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The Legislature passed 10 laws and put $1 billion toward one of Washington’s most pressing problems: a statewide lack of accessible shelter.

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May 25, 2023 - Seattle’s Cinerama to reopen

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Closed since 2020, the historic venue will fire up the projectors later this year with a new name.

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May 25, 2023 - Election Season in Seattle

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In crowded 2023 races, candidates have their work cut out to show voters they can make progress on issues such as crime and homelessness.

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May 18, 2023 - WA passed a 'Voting Rights Act 2.0' bill

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The new law, which has already been applied to a case in Yakima, expands voter protections — but not without criticism.

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May 18, 2023 - WA scablands tour explores Native history

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Colville elder Randy Lewis leads a day-long bus trip through the canyons, columns and geological structures that hold special meaning for local tribes.

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May 18, 2023 - How Seattle Police use bikes at protests

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Local bike cops drove a national evolution toward forceful crowd tactics — and made money doing it.

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May 10, 2023 - WA South Asians celebrate Dalit History Month

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For communities in the Puget Sound region, it's their first commemoration since Seattle banned caste discrimination.

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May 10, 2023 - WA transgender youth bill targeted

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Senate Bill 5599 expands an existing law to cover minors seeking protected healthcare services, including gender-affirming treatment.

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May 10, 2023 - Value Village: charity or business?

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The Bellevue-based for-profit thrift store chain won a lawsuit over its marketing approach, but nonprofit competitors aren't happy.

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May 4, 2023 - WA chasing millions in COVID-19 relief fraud

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From a Spokane T-shirt scheme to a Nigerian unemployment scam, federal prosecutors are grappling with how to prioritize cases amid limited resources.

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May 2, 2023 - Watch the Crosscut Ideas Festival on KCTS 9

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Watch sessions from the Crosscut Ideas Festival. starting May 10.

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May 2, 2023 - Share your story about desegregation

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KCTS 9 is partnering with national nonprofit StoryCorps and the PBS series American Experience to record, uplift and archive our nation's stories, about racial desegregation and educational equity efforts in American schools. Your interview could be saved in the Library of Congress.

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Apr. 25, 2023 - Crosscut Ideas Festival launches April 29

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Crosscut Ideas Festival launches on April 29.

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Apr. 25, 2023 - Seattle Kraken made the Stanley Cup playoffs

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New to hockey? As the puck drops on the NHL postseason, we break down the basics — from series rules to lucky beards.

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Apr. 25, 2023 - WA voters surveyed about Supreme Court

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Crosscut/Elway Poll surveyed WA voters on their feelings about the Supreme Court.

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Apr. 19, 2023 - SCOTUS decision could ban affirmative action

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UW has been outlawed from using race as a factor in hiring or admissions since 1998. Soon, a SCOTUS decision could ban the practice nationwide.

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Apr. 19, 2023 - WA Senate passes ban on assault-style rifles

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Perhaps lawmakers' strongest action on firearms regulations to date, the proposal needs one more vote in the House before going to the desk of Gov. Inslee.

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Apr. 19, 2023 - Meet three young PNW writers

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Though their subjects, approaches and ambitions differ, they’re all devoted to what one calls the ‘most human form of language.’

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Apr. 13, 2023 - Inslee buys 3-year supply of abortion pills

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The Washington governor announced Tuesday that he plans to stockpile 30,000 courses to hedge against a possible federal ban.

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Apr. 13, 2023 - Summit addresses Asian American, NHPI issues

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Community members met federal leaders to discuss opportunities for local businesses amid the pandemic and anti-Asian hate.