Education How Sydney Brownstone learned to be a ‘rape reporter’ The #MeToo movement has opened a door to more and better reporting on rape and sexual assault issues. John O'Brien
Business "Fake news,” press freedom and the business of journalism now Journalist Jill Abramson on newsmaking and truth-telling in a fact-challenged society. John O'Brien
Education Art Institute of Seattle shutters. Now what to do with those student loans? The Art Institute of Seattle is closing Friday, leaving more than 600 students in limbo. Ruby de Luna
Education Sex ed: Should it be a requirement in Washington state? When Aren Wright was a freshman at Olympia High School, she asked her health teacher about dental dams and safe sex for lesbians. Ann Dornfeld
Education Ravioli in a warm fridge ... and other violations at Seattle school cafeterias Ravioli sitting in a malfunctioning refrigerator … Ann Dornfeld
Politics Away from White House turmoil, Melania Trump tells Seattle 'Be Best' As President Trump braces for the release of the Mueller report later this month, Melania Trump is visiting Microsoft today to promote her “Be Best” initiative. David Hyde Megan Farmer
Race & Identity See someone being threatened? This is what to do If you see someone being harassed, support the victim and ignore the perpetrator. Bill Radke Adwoa Gyimah-Brempong
Politics Former governor, current UW president served as references for Joe Fain's CEO hire Former governor Christine Gregoire and current University of Washington president Ana Mari Cauce were contacted as references for former state senator Joe Fain during his hiring process as Bellevue Chamber of Commerce CEO. Sydney Brownstone
Education What is the point of mid-winter break? A week-long school vacation in February — just weeks after the holiday break — is unheard of in most parts of the country. But it's become standard for more affluent districts in Washington state in recent years. Ann Dornfeld Kim Malcolm
Education Run. Hide. Fight? Experts say some active shooter drills go too far for younger kids Some districts are training kids against armed assailants. Experts say these techniques are unproven, and inappropriate for elementary school. Amy Radil
