Supreme Court order against California law allows schools to out transgender students to parents
The California law respected students' right to privacy regarding their use of pronouns and gender expression, banning automatic parental notification.
The California law respected students' right to privacy regarding their use of pronouns and gender expression, banning automatic parental notification.
Seattle's Queer/Pride Festival announces 2026 lineup
Seattle’s Queer/Pride Festival has officially announced its 2026 lineup, bringing a dynamic slate of performers to the Capitol Hill neighborhood this summer.
Seattle’s Queer/Pride Festival has officially announced its 2026 lineup, bringing a dynamic slate of performers to the Capitol Hill neighborhood this summer.
Funding fight: WA advocates push to protect abortion access, transgender care in Olympia
Hundreds of advocates gathered on the Capitol steps in Olympia on Monday, urging lawmakers to restore funding for reproductive health care, transgender services and crime victim programs.
Hundreds of advocates gathered on the Capitol steps in Olympia on Monday, urging lawmakers to restore funding for reproductive health care, transgender services and crime victim programs.
Hundreds rally in Olympia, WA for Senate Bill 6182
The crowd of residents gathered at the Washington Capitol building in Olympia on Monday to rally and advocate for reproductive healthcare, transgender rights, and services for crime victims. Additionally, they advocated for Senate Bill 6182.
The crowd of residents gathered at the Washington Capitol building in Olympia on Monday to rally and advocate for reproductive healthcare, transgender rights, and services for crime victims. Additionally, they advocated for Senate Bill 6182.
Trump admin removes pride flag from Stonewall Monument
The Trump administration has removed the LGBTQ+ pride flag from the Stonewall National Monument.
The Trump administration has removed the LGBTQ+ pride flag from the Stonewall National Monument.
Seattle LGBTQ bookstore frustrated after holiday delivery debacle
A Seattle LGBTQ bookstore says dozens of UPS deliveries stopped during the holiday season, leaving shelves bare and sales lost.
A Seattle LGBTQ bookstore says dozens of UPS deliveries stopped during the holiday season, leaving shelves bare and sales lost.
19 states sue HHS over push to ban transgender care for minors
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s push to limit gender-affirming care for young people is being challenged by 19 Democratic states and Washington, DC.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s push to limit gender-affirming care for young people is being challenged by 19 Democratic states and Washington, DC.
Supreme Court rejects call to overturn decision legalizing same-sex marriage in US
The Supreme Court turned away an appeal from a former Kentucky court clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples after the high court's ruling in 2015.
The Supreme Court turned away an appeal from a former Kentucky court clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples after the high court's ruling in 2015.
NRA speaks out as Trump administration mulls possible trans firearms ban
Department of Justice officials are reportedly considering placing gun restrictions on trans people in the wake of Annunciation School shooting.
Department of Justice officials are reportedly considering placing gun restrictions on trans people in the wake of Annunciation School shooting.
Bite of Seattle theft: Handmade goods, equipment taken from LGBTQ-owned booth
A local artist is recovering emotionally and financially after her booth was broken into during the Bite of Seattle food and arts festival.
A local artist is recovering emotionally and financially after her booth was broken into during the Bite of Seattle food and arts festival.
WSU gives insight on LGBTQ+ communities across WA
A project from Washington State University is giving new insights on the lives and experiences of LGBTQ+ Washingtonians, and it's a mixed bag of results.
A project from Washington State University is giving new insights on the lives and experiences of LGBTQ+ Washingtonians, and it's a mixed bag of results.
Student loan forgiveness program getting Trump overhaul: What’s changing
Here’s a look at how President Trump and the Education Department are looking to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which cancels student debt for some employees after 10 years.
Here’s a look at how President Trump and the Education Department are looking to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which cancels student debt for some employees after 10 years.
The violent origin of Pride Weekend
This weekend marks more than 50 years of Pride celebrations in Seattle. However, the violent origin of the movement is sometimes overshadowed by the fun events.
This weekend marks more than 50 years of Pride celebrations in Seattle. However, the violent origin of the movement is sometimes overshadowed by the fun events.
Same-sex rights threatened during Pride month
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled same-sex marriage legal nationwide on June 26, 2015 — but some groups are still fighting against it.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled same-sex marriage legal nationwide on June 26, 2015 — but some groups are still fighting against it.
Pentagon strips Harvey Milk's name from Navy ship on Pride weekend
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday that the U.S. Navy was renaming the USNS Harvey Milk, named for one of the country’s first openly gay elected officials in San Francisco.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday that the U.S. Navy was renaming the USNS Harvey Milk, named for one of the country’s first openly gay elected officials in San Francisco.
Hundreds pack Bellingham City Council for LGBTQ+ ordinance
The ordinance aims to prevent discrimination in housing, policing, and healthcare access.
The ordinance aims to prevent discrimination in housing, policing, and healthcare access.
Hundreds pack Bellingham, WA City Council for LGBTQ+ ordinance
The ordinance aims to prevent discrimination in housing, policing, and healthcare access.
The ordinance aims to prevent discrimination in housing, policing, and healthcare access.
Gay couple seeks safer home after harassment
A Renton couple says they're facing ongoing homophobic harassment, including slurs and an attempted break-in at their home, prompting them to move.
A Renton couple says they're facing ongoing homophobic harassment, including slurs and an attempted break-in at their home, prompting them to move.
Renton, WA couple looks to move after claiming years of homophobic harassment
A Renton couple says they are looking to move to a new home after enduring years of homophobic harassment in the Fairwood neighborhood.
A Renton couple says they are looking to move to a new home after enduring years of homophobic harassment in the Fairwood neighborhood.
Everything you need to know about Seattle Pride Parade 2025
More than 300,000 people will gather in June to take part in Seattle’s annual pride parade. Here is everything you need to know about this year's event.
More than 300,000 people will gather in June to take part in Seattle’s annual pride parade. Here is everything you need to know about this year's event.