Politics
WA debates bill on ‘stealthing,’ or lying about sexual protection
HB 1958 would create a penalty of up to $5K for nonconsensual removal or misleading someone about the use of devices like condoms and dental dams.
Ashli Blow
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Equity
Washington patients fear losing access to care as hospitals merge
A bill calls for state review of consolidation, as abortions and gender-affirming procedures could be cut by religiously affiliated health systems.
Investigations
WA intercepts millions in child support for low-income families
In 2022, the state took over $40 million meant for impoverished children. A bipartisan bill could redirect a portion of future payments to families.
Equity
More Washington companies offer doula services in health benefits
Businesses like Microsoft and Walmart are covering costs for birth workers, which advocates say can help lower racial disparity in pregnancy outcomes.
Indigenous Affairs
How the case of a missing Indigenous teen fell through the cracks
No one was looking for Kit Nelson-Mora, despite warning signs, until a friend contacted police over a year after their disappearance in Omak.