Tacoma Police investigating several pride flag thefts as hate crimes
Tacoma Police are investigating several thefts of pride flags over the last weekend, which they are classifying as a crime of hate.
Sammamish commissioner resigns after anti-LBGTQ comments in public meeting
A Sammamish Planning Commissioner has submitted his resignation letter after making several comments against the LBGTQ+ community.
Trans minors protected from estranged parents under Washington law
Minors seeking gender-affirming care in Washington will be protected from the intervention of estranged parents under a measure Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law Tuesday.
Auburn family's home vandalized with swastikas, targeted with explosives because of pride flags
An Auburn family said they are looking for answers after dealing with months of harassment, vandalism and explosives being tossed into their yard because of the LGBTQ+ pride flags they have up.
Darcelle, world's oldest working drag queen, dies at 92
Walter Cole, better known as the iconic drag queen who performed for decades as Darcelle XV and a fearless advocate for Portland's LGBTQ+ community, has died of natural causes in Portland, Oregon. He was 92.
Renton brewery hosting 'Drag Queen Story Time' shot at, police investigating it as a hate crime
Renton Police are investigating a shooting at Brewmaster's Taproom as a hate crime. Thankfully, the only damage sustained was a shattered window, but the owner and several patrons believe the shooting was tied to the brewery hosting a "Drag Queen Story Time."
Community gathers to remember Club Q victims with candlelight vigil
Tonight members of the community gathered for a candlelight vigil honoring the victims of the Club Q shooting in Colorado Springs.
Local leaders respond to fatal shooting at Colorado LGBTQ+ nightclub
Local leaders condemned the devastating shooting at a Colorado LGBTQ+ nightclub that left five dead and 18 injured.
Snohomish pair sets out on cross-country trip to raise awareness for anti-LGBTQ bills
Lawmakers' recent decisions, along with anti-LGBTQ+ bills surfacing across the country, are pushing two 24-year-old Snohomish residents to start a two-week trip across the country to raise awareness and learn from lawmakers.
House lawmakers introduce Trans Bill of Rights
U.S. Representatives have introduced a resolution for a ‘Trans Bill of Rights,’ with the aim of codifying protections for transgender people into law.
Oak Harbor police arrest man for violent social media threats against Anacortes Pride
Oak Harbor police arrested a 27-year-old man on Friday who made violent threats online against Anacortes Pride.
Sit-in over anti-LGBTQ policy surpasses 300 hours at SPU
Sit-in at SPU over anti-LGBTQ policy surpasses 300 hours.
'My future was destroyed because of conversion therapy:' Survivor speaks out as ban is challenged
The Attorney General's Office appeared before the U.S. Court of Appeals Tuesday to uphold Washington's law that bans conversion therapy.
LGBTQ supporters rally against Marysville school board club policy proposal
The Marysville School Board heard more public comment Monday night about a controversial proposal to update policy requiring parental consent for students joining school clubs.
Critics say proposed Marysville SD policy requiring parent consent for school clubs targets LGBT students
The American Civil Liberties of Washington told FOX 13 News it did not believe any other school district in the state requires anything similar. Plus, requiring parents’ permission – especially for gay student alliances – could endanger young people not ready to come out to parents.
LGBTQ+ flag football league announces Seattle as the site for Gay Bowl XXIII 2023
On Monday, the National Gay Flag Football League (NGFFL) announced Seattle as the site for its annual tournament, Gay Bowl XXIII, to be hosted by the Cascade Flag Football Association (CFFA) in 2023.
Gospel Mission anti-LGBTQ hiring policy suit to be reviewed
More than two years after a King County Superior Court judge tossed out a bisexual lawyer’s lawsuit against Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission over its anti-LGBTQ hiring policy, the Washington Supreme Court has reversed the ruling and ordered the case back to the lower court.
Biden plans swift moves to protect and advance LGBTQ rights
As vice president in 2012, Joe Biden endeared himself to many LGBTQ Americans by endorsing same-sex marriage. Now, as President-elect, he's proposing to carry out virtually every major proposal on their wish lists.
Seattle LGBTQ community reflects on life of gay rights pioneer after landmark Supreme Court ruling
George Bakan gave everything he had fighting for gay rights. The 78-year old publisher of the Seattle Gay News died working at his desk on the paper one week ago.
Supreme Court rules LGBT workers protected from job discrimination
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruled Monday that a landmark civil rights law protects LGBT people from discrimination in employment, a resounding victory for LGBT rights from a conservative court.