State abortion laws affecting access to millions
The 2024 general election has brought major changes in several state abortion laws, affecting access for some 2 million women.
Supreme Court allows emergency abortions in Idaho
The Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday for Idaho hospitals to provide emergency abortions, for now, in a procedural order that left key questions unanswered and could mean the issue ends up before the conservative-majority court again soon.
'I didn’t feel safe': Woman describes journey from Idaho to WA for abortion care
The Dobbs decision continues to have lasting impacts on women’s healthcare in Washington, as many are still crossing state lines in search of medical relief.
Supreme Court to rule on Idaho abortion ban this month
Abortion providers in Washington are awaiting a U.S. Supreme Court ruling they fear could increase the number of out-of-state patients.
Supreme Court preserves access to abortion medication
The Supreme Court has unanimously preserved access to a medication that is used in nearly two-thirds of abortions.
New rule protects privacy of women traveling for abortions
The Biden Administration is enacting a new rule aimed at protecting the privacy of women who travel for abortions.
Trump says abortion should be left to the states
Former president Donald Trump is making his stance on abortion known this morning.
Sen. Murray discusses abortion rights, reproductive health
Senator Patty Murray just held a press conference moments ago. She covered the importance of abortion care and reproductive health both here in Washington state and across the United States.
The Supreme Court is allowing Idaho to enforce its strict abortion ban, even in medical emergencies
The Supreme Court on Friday allowed Idaho to enforce its strict abortion ban, even in medical emergencies, while a legal fight continues.
US women stock up on abortion pills following news about restrictions, research shows
The demand peaks when court decisions might threaten access to the medications.
Study pinpoints how many extra births occurred after Roe v Wade overturned
Births rose by an average 2.3 percent post-Roe v. Wade, the study found.
Local teens develop abortion support app
Four Bellevue teenagers have recently won a global competition for developing an app that will help those who seek abortion care from out of state.
Bellevue teens win Technovation Award for innovative abortion support app
A team of four talented teenagers from Bellevue are making waves in the tech world after clinching an award at this year's Technovation competition.
South Carolina abortion ban with 'fetal heartbeat' limit creates confusion, doctors say
The South Carolina Supreme Court upheld a ban on most abortions this week but left undecided the question of when, exactly, the “fetal heartbeat” limit begins during pregnancy.
Morning-after pill vending machines gain popularity at college campuses post-Roe
Since last November, a library at the University of Washington has featured a different kind of vending machine. It's stocked with ibuprofen, pregnancy tests and the morning-after pill.
Morning-after pill vending machines gain popularity on college campuses post-Roe
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One year without Roe v. Wade: Here's where abortion laws stand in your state
Saturday, June, 24, marks one year since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that provided a constitutional right to abortion.
Washington buys 30,000 abortion pills ahead of potential federal ruling to discontinue drug
On Tuesday, Gov. Jay Inslee announced that the state has stockpile purchased 30,000 doses of mifepristone, a pill most commonly used in medically-induced abortions.
Idaho hospital to stop baby deliveries, partly over politics
A rural hospital in northern Idaho will stop delivering babies or providing other obstetrical care, citing a shifting legal climate in which recently enacted state laws could subject physicians to prosecution for providing abortions, among other reasons.
California bill to protect doctors who mail abortion pills
Sen. Nancy Skinner's bill would not let California extradite doctors who are facing charges in another state for providing abortion medication