Shane Mehling
Stories
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Ask a doctor: Microplastics edition
You’re probably heard the term “microplastics.” And you’ve probably also heard that they’re bad for you. But what exactly are they?
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Tacoma homeless encampment ban expands, critics ask where people will sleep
It’s getting harder for unhoused people in Tacoma to find a place to spend the night. Last week, the city council there voted narrowly, 5-to-4, to expand buffer zones where encampments are not allowed.
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"HELP ME!!! HELP ME!!!" WA prison kept woman in dark while her husband was dying
In April, 25-year-old Alex Kuhnhausen died of a bacterial infection he contracted at Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla.
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A Gig Harbor teen was coerced into suicide -- the group behind it has victimized thousands
In 2022, the body of 13-year-old Jay Taylor was discovered behind a grocery store in Gig Harbor.
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As Seattle finalizes comprehensive plan, some ask - who will speak for the trees?
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The magic number the Mariners need to make the playoffs
The Mariners lead in the American League West with a three-game margin and are now achingly close to a division title.
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How the H-1B visa fee spike will affect WA companies
President Donald Trump has proposed overhauling a key visa program supported by many large tech firms, including Washington-based Microsoft and Amazon.
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Affordable Housing vacancies in Seattle rise while the homeless population grows
There is a disconnect between the high level of homelessness in Seattle and the high number of affordable housing units that are sitting unused at the moment. As of the end of last year, nearly 11% of affordable housing in the city were empty – more than 2700 apartments. .
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AI is probably coming to the classroom, whether you like it or not
A new school year has started; kids are sharpening pencils and breaking in backpacks. Many are also getting used to another new tool: Artificial Intelligence.
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Can ChatGPT be at fault for a teenager's suicide? A new lawsuit argues it can
Last week, the parents of a 16-year-old boy who died by suicide sued OpenAI, the company that owns ChatGPT. They say the bot fed into their son’s suicidal ideation, giving him technical advice on how to commit the act and even encouraging him to hide his plans.
