Politics

Western Washington was a sanctuary for trans youth seeking care — until RFK threatened gender clinics

Until recently, it seemed like gender-affirming care for trans kids would continue in liberal places like Western Washington, despite the Trump administration's crackdown. But families and advocates say access to that care is now dwindling in the Puget Sound region.

December's record flooding caused $182M in WA infrastructure damage, Ferguson says

Washington state will be claiming $182 million in infrastructure damage after devastating floods swept the region in December, Gov. Bob Ferguson said on Tuesday.

Wilson gives first 'State of the City' speech but no answers on one key question

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's first “State of the City” speech Tuesday was light on details or proposals — but did include a promise of coming legislation and a glimpse of how the mayor is weighing her first hard decision.

Is right-wing media allowed in Olympia?

A dispute is escalating in Olympia, pitting right-wing media against the mainstream press and legislative Democrats, and raising questions about who draws the line between journalism and activism as it gets blurrier in the internet age.

Washington state Senate passes mask ban to curb federal immigration enforcement tactics

Seattle hospital workers mourn Alex Pretti, nurse killed by Border Patrol in Minneapolis

Dozens of nurses and staff at Seattle's Harborview Medical Center held a vigil Monday evening for Alex Pretti, the 37-year-old man shot and killed in Minneapolis on Saturday during ongoing protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

'Not our America.' Washington state leaders condemn federal shootings in Minnesota

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson and Attorney General Nick Brown held a press conference Monday to emphatically condemn federal actions in Minnesota and hint at their preparations should the Trump administration crack down similarly in Washington state.

'Enough is enough.' WA congresswoman pushes to impeach Kristi Noem

U.S. Rep. Emily Randall, a Washington Democrat, says she's co-sponsoring a measure to impeach and remove Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem from office.