988 – the new crisis phone and text line – goes live this weekend Starting Saturday, people in a mental health or behavioral crisis can call or text 988, a… READ MORE

Washington Supreme Court to hear challenge to new capital gains tax, bypassing Court of Appeals The Washington Supreme Court will decide the legality of the state’s new capital gains tax,… READ MORE

After Roe falls, local abortion clinics already feel strained system Roughly half the states in the United States have already banned abortions, or are likely to ban them, according to… READ MORE

Report: Quake-triggered tsunami would hit Seattle in minutes A study published by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources this week shows a tsunami triggered by a major earthquake beneath… READ MORE

States must now take lead on climate change action When faced with decisions from “the court of last resort” — as the U.S. Supreme Court is nicknamed for its final… READ MORE