Environment Environmentalists see key window of opportunity to help Orcas survive Will politicians act to help the Orcas? Anna Boiko-Weyrauch
Business The bill aimed at closing Washington's gender wage gap Working women in Washington make about 75 cents for every dollar a man makes, on average. Paige Browning
Health Tobacco age will soon be 21 in WA. But will it stop kids from smoking? Kim Malcolm talks with Washington State Secretary of Health, Dr. John Wiesman about raising the tobacco purchase age to 21. Kim Malcolm Andy Hurst
Politics Harsher penalties for sex buyers could come to Washington state A person arrested for prostitution in Washington state faces the same penalties as a person soliciting sex. Paige Browning
Politics Exotic dancers ask Washington Legislature for panic buttons Exotic dancers in Washington state say they need better protection on the job. Paige Browning
Politics Sen. Patty Murray says she’ll push for daylight saving time year-round This comes as Oregon, Washington and California state legislators move toward nixing the twice yearly time change. Tom Banse
Health This young Seattle man, whose life inspired a movement, has died. He was 23 Calvin Clark was an honors student and debate champion before he became seriously mentally ill. His story fueled efforts to reform the state's mental health system. This week, Clark died by suicide. Deborah Wang
Health What the twice yearly clock changes do to your health Health analysts say changing the time is bad for our health, and now lawmakers are voting on whether to stop it. Paige Browning
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
Law & Courts When teens send nude photos to each other, should that be a felony? Kim Malcolm talks with Crosscut's Melissa Santos about a bill in the Washington state legislature that would change the laws surrounding teen sexting. Andy Hurst Kim Malcolm
