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New study finds evidence voters of color in Washington get their ballots rejected more often
Around 1% of ballots in most elections are rejected in most Washington state elections. A study released Monday by the University of Washington found evidence that Hispanic and Asian voters had higher rates of ballot rejection than white voters.
Reign and Rapinoe advance to NWSL championship game
Veronica Latsko scored the lone goal on Sunday as OL Reign defeated the San Diego Wave in the National Women’s Soccer League playoff semifinals. The Reign will face Gotham FC in the NWSL championship game Saturday.
New European film festival starts strong with notable Polish drama
Seattle's first annual European Film Festival kicks off this November, screening various Polish films. Director Agnieszka Holland spoke about "Green Border," her award-winning film that's been targeted by conservative Polish leaders.
Tacoma Police official cites racial bias in resignation amid ethics probe
The top-ranking civilian under Tacoma Police Chief Avery Moore has resigned. Former Chief of Staff Curtis Hairston said he left due to racial bias the same day he was cleared in an ethics investigation.
ArtsWA adds three new 'Creative Districts,' funds arts for veterans
The Washington State Arts Commission board recently voted to certify three new "Creative Districts," including Anacortes and Bremerton, and to fund organizations connecting veteran communities with arts programming.
Built during protests, Seattle’s BLM Garden fights for its future
Founded during the height of the 2020 protests against police brutality, community members say the Black Lives Memorial garden in Cal Anderson Park serves not only them but others in the community, such as the unhoused. Seattle Parks and Recreation say they need the space back.
As WA plans to reduce solitary confinement, advocates say reforms are long overdue
Washington's Department of Corrections has unveiled its strategies to reduce the use of isolation in its prisons, but it all relies on whether lawmakers set aside funding to support those changes.
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