Despite overwhelming opposition from community members, the Tumwater School Board recently passed Resolution 092425, which directs staff to approve Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) policy amendments 7 and 8.
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While Washington is considered a safe state, data from "The 2024 US National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Young People by State" show that LGBTQ+ youth need more familial support and access to mental healthcare providers.
In January the SGN reported that Lifelong's Capitol Hill thrift store at 312 Broadway E. would forever shutter its doors on March 31. But now, the following day, the store will actually stage a revival under a new nonprofit organization.
Pony patrons were met with anti-LGBTQ+ slurs emanating from a dark blue Lexus sedan on the night of February 19 while standing outside the Gay bar.
The Tacoma City Council unanimously voted to pass Resolution 41628 at a meeting on February 25, which made the city the third in the state, following Olympia and Shoreline, to designate itself as a sanctuary city for LGBTQIA+ people.
Washington's LGBTQIA+-focused Say It Out Loud (SIOL) annual conference, held by the Health Care Authority (HCA) since 2001, has been postponed this year but will return in 2026 with essential updates and new voices.
On February 24, the Shoreline City Council unanimously approved Resolution 542, which affirms the city's commitment to ensure that it is a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for all, including LGBTQIA2S+ people.
A Threads argument between two Queers that included the F-slur unraveled off the internet and now creates safety concerns for local Trans artist who has upcoming show.
The Queer/Pride Festival (QPF) recently announced its 2025 lineup for the three-day summer celebration on 11th Avenue, which will feature both hyperlocal and nationally recognized artists, musicians, drag queens, burlesque dancers, and DJs.
Ry Armstrong recently announced the launch of their campaign for Seattle mayor. Having been a political advocate for years, Armstrong decided to run because they saw vital issues like climate change and mental health left unaddressed.