Civil rights leader and Seattle Gay News publisher George Bakan dies
2020-06-09
A pioneer in the LGBTQ+, HIV and AIDS communities, George Bakan was beloved by many who were influenced by his natural wit and personality.Continue Reading
WA state parks in 22 counties will re-open for day use, camping June 1
2020-06-01
Most DNR-managed campsites will reopen on a rolling basis. Whether or not a campsite is open depends on the location of the site and any maintenance needed.Continue Reading
Last undeveloped property on Tiger Mountain to be permanently protected
2020-06-01
The last undeveloped property on Tiger Mountain will be protected forever, thanks to The Trust for Public Land, King County, and the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR).Continue Reading
New study finds more severe eating disorders among LGBT individuals
2020-05-22
A new study published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders finds that eating disorder patients who identify as LGBT have more severe eating disorder symptoms, higher rates of trauma history, and longer delays between diagnosis and treatment than heterosexual, cisgender patients.Continue Reading
Census 2020 is complicated for the LGBTQ community, but it counts
2020-05-02
By now, everyone should have received a mailing from the U.S. Census Bureau to get counted. I have complicated feelings about the census.Continue Reading
Seattle residents encouraged to display homemade works of art
2020-05-02
The quarantine and Covid-19 cannot squash the creative community in Seattle.Continue Reading
Astrid Ovalles lets her guard down for ‘Road of Bygones’
2020-05-02
Identifying as a lesbian and Latina, Ovalles is the driving force behind Recluse Films, her own independent film company.Continue Reading
Johanknecht begins new chapter in King County Sheriff’s Office
2020-01-02
King County Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht faces an uphill battle in trying to repair the image of the Sheriff’s Office. But she’s used to challenges.Continue Reading
One-on-one with ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ stars Samira Wiley and Madeline Brewer
2019-04-19
The Emmy Award-winning dystopian series The Handmaid’s Tale returns for its second season on Wed., April 25, with a 13-episode arc.Continue Reading
Melissa Etheridge tours another side for ‘Memphis Rock and Soul’ album
2017-05-03
Etheridge penned new lyrics for the album and incorporated an assortment of iconic Stax samples during production. The result is a masterful slice of Americana.Continue Reading