2 days ago · W ith the official opening of the 2025 legislative session on Jan. 13, Washington state lawmakers are bracing for a 120-day window to pass all the state laws for the year. Amidst the backdrop of a potentially hostile incoming Trump administration, many in the state Democratic Party — which holds comfortable majorities in both the state House and Senate — anticipate renewed attacks on ...

Jan 24, 2024 · In the past year, 21 Bartell Drugs within Washington have closed due to the chain’s parent company, Rite Aid, filing for bankruptcy protection. Local customers of former Bartell’s stores are feeling the ramification of this decision as they struggle to find a convenient pharmacy with an increasing number of stores closing their doors throughout King County.

Oct 17, 2024 · Read Nick Brown's answers to Real Change's lightning round questions here. The retirement of Jay Inslee from the post of governor after three terms in office has set off a game of political musical chairs in Olympia.

Every year 50,000 copies of this guide are distributed through a network of over 200 partners including a peer network of vendors, service providers, mutual aid groups, metro bus drivers, emergency first responders, and more. As more agencies move their information online, this printed guide is ...

Nov 27, 2024 · Fear of hate crimes has been on the rise for people in the LGBTQ+ community. There is no true way to know when an incident will occur, whether that is walking home late at night from the club, coming out of the light rail station or simply going to the grocery store.

Oct 17, 2024 · Read Pete Serrano's answers to Real Change's lightning round questions here. With incumbent Bob Ferguson running for governor, Republicans may have the best shot they’ve had, after more than a decade in the political wilderness, to …

Oct 23, 2024 · Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has released his proposal for the 2025-2026 biennium budget.Dealt the difficult task of formulating a budget with an expected deficit of roughly $250 million a year, Harrell has chosen to siphon off funding from future investments in affordable housing and other progressive policies in order to shield city services from deep cuts.

Dec 20, 2024 · Before you go! Real Change exists to provide opportunity and a voice to people experiencing poverty while taking action for economic, racial and social justice.

Dec 4, 2024 · Seattle stages glow with holiday options; from top: Calder Shilling as Bertie Wooster in “Happy Christmas, Jeeves” at Taproot Theatre; Mallory Cooney King and Danny Gardner as the title character and Bert, respectively, in “Mary Poppins” at the 5th Avenue Theatre; Lauren Drake as herself in “Snowed In (Again)” at ArtsWest; …

Oct 9, 2024 · Global patterns have local effects. What happened at the Kent EconoLodge camp is part of a larger pattern of neglect and displacement. These asylum seekers fled violence and persecution in their home countries, hoping to find safety and stability in the U.S.