A bill that would strengthen the Shield Law, Senate Bill 5632, was recently passed by the Legislature and will be heading to Gov. Bob Ferguson's desk.
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Last year, 17 school districts brought forth proposed Amendments 7 and 8 to the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) handbook, and after months of anticipation, WIAA board members tossed out the amendments.
Todd Stephens is a trailblazer in queer cinema. Known for his influential films, he remains an unsung hero to many. This interview aims to change that, providing an opportunity to explore the visionary filmmaker and his incredible journey.
Registration has officially opened for UTOPIA Washington's QTPI Camp, a free event for all Queer and Transgender Pacific Islanders that will run from July 31 to August 3 – and spots are filling up fast.
Capital City Pride in Olympia is hosting "Queerotica," a body-positive art exhibit that celebrates transformational healing and a diverse range of sexual expression through community connections and erotica.
Counterprotestors arrived early for the anti-drag protest outside of The Brewmaster's Taproom in Renton on April 12. Some were families, moms and dads with little kids who ran around with rainbow flags, while others were on their own, standing watch.
After 23-year-old Charles Michael Hickman III was arrested on April 7, the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office (KCPAO) brought a charge of murder in the first degree against him for the tragic murder of Queer community member Jonathan Adamow.
Alyssa Edwards' performance of Crowned at the Moore Theater on April 11 was pure magic. From the moment she stepped on stage, her radiance filled the room.
On March 24, the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office (KCPAO) filed two felony charges for a hate crime and malicious mischief in the second degree against 37-year-old Vladimir Morgun.
Seattle PrideFest will celebrate its 19th year of dazzling events on June 28-29 on Capitol Hill and at Seattle Center. But nationwide sponsorship challenges have taken ahold of many LGBTQIA+ Pride Month festivals, including this one.
Yesterday the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office (KCPAO) charged three suspects with hate crimes. The 17-, 19-, and 24-year-olds were arrested by Seattle Police last month after being tied to the Pony hate crime that occurred in February.
Setting itself apart from other such establishments in the area, 50% of the store's products will come from Queer-owned wineries or very vocal LGBTQIA+ allies.
The nation is fed up with Trump and Musk's reign of power, and the countrywide HANDS-OFF protests on April 5 proved just that. Outside the Seattle Center on a sunny Saturday, about 25,000 Washingtonians showed up to express their passion and rage.
Over 150 people gathered at the University District light rail station, their signs and voices rising together in a powerful display of solidarity. The April 4 rally was organized in response to a brutal attack on a local Transgender woman.
WA residents on Apple Health will now receive coverage for all FDA-approved HIV antiviral medication without having to make prior authorization requests or undergo step therapy.
After last year approving I-2081, Democratic lawmakers are pushing to get Senate Bill 5181 through the legislature, which would make changes to the rights of parents and legal guardians laid out in the initiative.
On March 31, Transgender Day of Visibility, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell signed the Welcoming City ordinance, which reaffirms the city's commitment to supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, in particular those seeking access to or providing reproductive health
A crowd gathered in a parking lot of the Tacoma Dome in the pouring rain on March 31, Transgender Day of Visibility, as speakers provided remarks ahead of the raising of the Transgender Pride flag.
On March 28, 39-year-old Andre Phillip Karlow pleaded not guilty during his first appearance at a hearing in the King County Superior Court (KCSC) after Seattle police had arrested him as part of a hate crime investigation the previous day.
In a significant shake-up of Seattle's LGBTQIA+ nightlife, Capitol Hill's iconic Cuff Complex was sold on March 28. This change arrives amid growing calls within the community for fresh ideas and programming in the neighborhood's Queer venues.