Washington voters approved initiatives, yet lawmakers delay hearings and add barriers, fueling concerns about diminishing voter voice and democratic integrity.
In Washington State, a vibrant yet often underrecognized community is quietly building systems of care, cultural preservation, and advocacy. ALA Garífuna Women (Anichigu Luma Amenigini) is a Seattle-based nonprofit dedicated to uplifting Garífuna women and families through education, cultural programs, and worker advocacy—work that is deeply rooted in lived
Supporters and opponents of two proposed Washington state ballot initiatives are sharply divided after organizers submitted hundreds of thousands of signatures to the Secretary of State, setting the stage for a major legislative and political fight in 2026.
The initiatives, sponsored by political group Let’s Go Washington and backed
Deanna Ratnikova, the creator of The GO Deck, shares what made getting outdoors a part of her everyday life—and it’s what inspires her to help families and individuals do the same.
