News In rural Washington, patients travel hours for basic healthcare Local physicians and researchers say long-term solutions like new training programs could help bridge the access gap. by Megan Burbank / March 28, 2024 / Updated at 1 p.m. on March 28
Politics Washington to invest $21M in abortion, reproductive health care 'Historic' state budget funding will go toward medical personnel, new provider training, clinic security and other resources. by Megan Burbank / May 11, 2023
News SCOTUS ruling on abortion pill isn't a victory, WA advocates say After the Supreme Court blocked new restrictions on mifepristone, next steps in Washington state are confusing and complicated. by Megan Burbank / April 27, 2023
News Rulings in WA, Texas could set up new Supreme Court abortion debate AG Bob Ferguson sued to prevent new restrictions on mifepristone, conflicting with a Texas judge's decision to revoke the drug's FDA approval. by Megan Burbank / April 11, 2023
Politics Washington state considers banning over-the-counter rape kits At-home sexual-assault kits are marketed as an option for survivors who may not report to law enforcement, but aren't admissible as evidence in court. by Megan Burbank / March 7, 2023 / Updated at 11:20 a.m. on March 7
Culture Nature's salmon factory is threatened The area where the Pebble Mine would be situated (top), and the Bristol Bay, Alaska, salmon harvest. (Top: Wikipedia; bottom: Bristol Bay Alliance) by Bill Schneider / July 6, 2007
News New study brings home the danger of fentanyl for WA residents While public exposure to fentanyl is much less dangerous than using it, a new UW study raises awareness of the drug crisis. by Megan Burbank / October 26, 2023
Politics Washington's insurance commissioner will push for universal health coverage Mike Kreidler, Washington insurance commissioner. by Peter Lewis / October 23, 2007
Culture Time for a new backcountry coalition of MPVs: muscle-powered vehicles Single-track mountain-biking in Colorado. (U.S. Bureau of Land Management) by Bill Schneider / October 12, 2007
Politics Why can't this environmentally aware city e-mail me my bill? You can pay your Seattle utlitity bill online, but you can't opt out of snail-mailed notices, and they won't alert you by e-mail when it's time to pay. Meanwhile, the private sector is well along the... by Peter Lewis / October 4, 2007