Race And Equity

Education

Incoming UW president promises continued focus on DEI, despite Trump’s threats

The next president of the University of Washington says the school's values won't change — even as the Trump administration targests diversity, equity, and inclusion programs on college

Race & Identity

'Hasaan Hates Portland' humorously depicts the benevolent racism of the Pacific Northwest

Race & Identity

Why Washington tribes are fighting effort to gut the state's Climate Commitment Act

A majority of Washington Tribes have come out against Initiative 2117, which would repeal the state’s Climate Commitment Act if approved by voters on the November general election ballot.

Race & Identity

Congress members press Biden for intelligence briefing, independent investigation of Seattleite's killing by Israeli forces

Crime

Middle school-aged kids increasingly face felony charges in King County

Health

For Native Americans in Washington, stark health care disparities and preventable deaths endure

Race & Identity

2 men face RICO charges for violent home robberies in Western Washington that targeted Asian Americans

Federal prosecutors in Seattle have indicted two men on rarely used racketeering charges, related to a series of violent home robberies throughout Western Washington targeting Asian Americans in 2022. They said the charges follow a lengthy investigation across multiple jurisdictions that remains ongoing.

Government

More talk, but no resolution. King County Council remains at odds about youth jail

The King County Council will consider its official stance on jailing some youths for serious crimes, four years after Executive Dow Constantine pledged to end juvenile detention.