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Washington officials plan to release abortion pill stockpile after SCOTUS upholds access

Washington officials say after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone Thursday, the state will start to release its stockpile of the drug. But it’s unclear whether the state will renew that stockpile if the medication faces additional federal challenges.

06-13
04:13

50 years of Pride in Seattle: The early days of the LGBTQ+ fight for acceptance

This first Pride, though big in spirit, was minuscule compared to what it has become today.

06-07
08:10

Poet Maggie Smith's search for self, understanding, and human connection

Poet Maggie Smith will read from and talk about her work on June 8 at Hugo House.

06-05
08:04

The Red Chador and 'the fabulousness of being a Muslim woman'

‘She is sparkling, she is shiny, she is not somebody to fear. Let her have her moment. Let her have her dance.’ - Anida Yoeu Ali

05-31
05:22

Seattle City Council delays decision to roll back gig worker minimum wage

The Seattle City Council postponed a planned vote Tuesday over a controversial proposal to roll back a gig worker minimum wage that was put in place earlier this year.

05-28
03:53

Why are women choosing the bear in the #manvsbear debate?

Seattle Times columnist Naomi Ishisaka talks about the origins and impacts of a recent social media storm

05-24
07:14

UW biochemistry professor makes list of top 100 global health leaders

Professor David Baker used to say that protein design was on the ‘lunatic fringe’ of biochemistry. Now, he’s on the TIME100 Health list.

05-23
04:43

Melinda French Gates and the unique qualities of women’s philanthropy

Researcher expects French Gates 'will continue to focus on gender equity and women's empowerment.'

05-21
04:59

Pro-Palestine protesters to disband UW encampment in Seattle after university makes concessions

Agreement signals campus protest tents will be coming down soon

05-17
05:38

Auburn cop's murder trial starts: Defense confirms he'll testify, 1 juror dismissed over undisclosed witness connection

The long-awaited murder trial of Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson got off to a rocky start Thursday.

05-16
05:02

A power move: Northwest companies charge toward battery tech revolution

Electricity demand in Washington state is about to grow dramatically, as we shift away from fossil fuels. That means we’re going to need better batteries – and a lot more of them. Companies in Washington State are racing to become leaders in this growing industry.

05-15
04:04

What it’s like to bop around the country with POTUS? An NPR pool reporter filled us in

‘It's hard not to think of how historic it is to be on a plane like Air Force One.’ – NPR’s Elena Moore

05-11
05:02

In Burien, 'the soap opera continues' as quarrels grow over city's camping ban

Each day in Burien seems to bring a new uproar between city officials and the King County Sheriff’s Office over the city’s camping ban. Meanwhile, people await an upcoming U.S. Supreme Court ruling on whether camping bans violate the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment when they don’t come with offers of available shelter.

05-10
04:50

20 Seattle elementary schools could be closed due to budget crisis

District officials have not said which schools will be on the chopping block — a list is expected to be released in June — but they say K-5 students would be better accommodated if the district downsized to 50 elementary schools, down from more than 70 schools.

05-08
04:48

University of Washington won’t cut ties with Boeing, president says, despite protests

‘She was very direct. She said, we will not end this relationship because, essentially, you couldn't replace all the support that the company has given the university over the years.’ -Mike Reicher

05-07
04:49

AI should be used in class, not feared. That’s the message of these Seattle area teachers

Earlier this year, Washington became the fifth state in the country to issue guidance on using AI in school. Some teachers had already started using artificial intelligence to improve their assignments, engage students, and save time.

05-06
04:14

The 'Better FAFSA' was not, but the University of Washington says it's getting there

‘In the long term, we think that families really are going to benefit from this.’

05-04
04:54

Washington’s border waters are on the cusp of a major rise in oil tanker traffic

‘Money Talks is one of the takeaways you could have from this. In the case of Canada now, when push comes to shove, a major province in the country depends on this industry as critical to their future growth.’ -Tom Banse

04-29
05:46

What would a ban on non-compete clauses mean for tech companies in Washington state?

If the proposed rule change goes into effect, it would change the way companies like Microsoft and Amazon do business.

04-27
04:37

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