Seattle hospital won’t turn over gender-affirming care records in lawsuit settlement with Texas
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is dropping a request for a Seattle hospital to hand over records regarding gender-affirming treatment potentially given to children from Texas as part of a lawsuit settlement announced Monday.
Washington schools to teach LGBTQ history starting 2025
Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill into law requiring Washington schools to teach LGBTQ history as part of the curriculum.
Anti-LGBTQ hate crimes in Tacoma reach 10-year high
Tacoma Police reported a staggering increase in hate crimes last year, particularly targeting the LGBTQ community.
Death of Nex Benedict, Oklahoma student, prompts vigils across the country
The death of Nex Benedict, a nonbinary high school student in Oklahoma, spurred several vigils across the country this weekend. Here is what to know about the teen and the investigation into their death.
Capitol Hill Queer Pride Festival: Tegan and Sara, Santigold among star-studded lineup in 2024
The Capitol Hill Queer Pride Festival has unveiled its three-day lineup for this coming summer.
End to Washington's lewd conduct law could bring booze back to strip clubs
Following a firestorm of complaints from the LGBTQ+ community, the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board took drastic action this week.
Alleged 'raids' of Seattle-area LGBTQ+ bars prompts action from WA Liquor and Cannabis Board
The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) notified Governor Jay Inslee Friday that it is no longer enforcing the state's lewd conduct law in response to recent "raid" accusations from Seattle-area LGBTQ+ bars.
Seattle LGBTQ nightclubs allegedly raided: Routine inspections or intimidation?
Outraged members of Seattle’s LGBTQ community are calling for accountability following what have been called “raids” at two popular nightclubs on Capitol Hill.
Ohio governor vetoes ban on gender-affirming care, transgender athletes in girls sports
Ohio's Republican governor said the bill would affect a small number of children, “but for those children who face gender dysphoria ... the consequences of this bill could not be more profound."
Seattle scraps plan to build playground near popular nude beach
Seattle Parks & Recreations scrapped a plan to build a children’s play area at Denny Blaine Park, near an unofficial but popular nude beach.
Woman attacked by neighbors; family believes it was hate crime, warns LGBTQ community
A woman is speaking out after being brutally attacked outside her home. Seattle Police say they arrested two men for assault on Tuesday around 9:45 p.m. The case is under investigation.
Canada issues travel advisory for LGBTQ visitors to US
Canadian officials cited laws banning drag shows, restricting gender-affirming care and blocking participation in sporting events as reasons for the updated guidance.
Ban on gender-affirming health care for minors takes effect in North Carolina
The law bans medical professionals from providing hormone therapy, puberty-blocking drugs and surgical gender-transition procedures to most under 18.
States protecting transgender health care try to absorb demand
Waiting lists for gender-affirming health care are growing in states that declared themselves refuges for transgender people as bans for such care for minors take effect nationwide.
Concerns over Arlington pride event
On Saturday, Arlington will play host to a Pride event for only the second time, but it's not without opposition.
Families with transgender kids forced to travel out of state for care they need
With at least 20 states moving to ban or restrict such care for minors, some kids feel they are receiving the message that they cannot be themselves.
Web designer's 'customer' in Supreme Court case raising ethical and legal flags
The Supreme Court said a Christian designer can refuse to make wedding websites for gay couples after her lawsuit pointed to a request from a man named “Stewart” and his husband-to-be. But Stewart says that never happened.
Supreme Court backs designer who objects to making gay couples’ wedding websites
In a defeat for gay rights, the court ruled 6-3 for designer Lorie Smith despite a Colorado law that bars discrimination based on sexual orientation, race, gender and other characteristics.
Supreme Court makes big decisions with more to come: Here's what to know
The Supreme Court is expected to announce major decisions Friday on Biden's student loan forgiveness program and a case that impacts gay rights.


















