The federal REAL ID law becomes effective on May 7 after years of postponement due to the COVID-19 pandemic, mandating "minimum security standards for state-issued driver licenses and ID cards," such as an enhanced driver's license,
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You cannot beat a weekend in San Francisco, the City by the Bay. Thought rents are sky high. the homeless situation has improved and there's a new mayor. Employees of high-tech companies now live in "the City" and take premium buses to their jobs on the
Vashon Island is a snapshot of Pacific Northwest storybook life. Its glacial history has made the soil nutrient rich and perfect for farming, in turn making Vashon a popular destination for its lavender, garlic, and annual strawberry festival (since 1909)
For those who knew him, John F. Limitone, known among his chosen family as Daddy J, provided a space where we could exist unencumbered by the stresses and expectations of everyday life.
We make many assumptions about Florida. At one point, everyone has read a "Florida Man" or DeSantis headline and wondered whether the long flight is even worth it. I was more anxious about the people there than the gators, but most were too concerned with
"I am a woman who loves women. The tears I cry, they spring from a river and drain across my face like egg yolk," author Qiu Miaojin wrote in her 1994 book Notes of a Crocodile, about a Lesbian student at National Taiwan University in late 1980s
If the various billboards and pamphlets declaring "Syphilis is on the rise" aren't enough to convince the average Seattleite of the growing concern over sexually transmitted infections (STIs), data from the World Health Organization's latest STI study
For over a decade, Prof. Oliver Haimson has studied the intersection between Transgender identities and rapidly growing technology. His fascination with the topic started around 2011, when he noticed how social media impacted his gender transition.
Contemporary ballet was on the menu for the packed house of stylish patrons at Pacific Northwest Ballet's opening night of Emergence, a program that presented four exciting approaches to modern classical dance.
Nestled in southeastern Washington, the charming town of Walla Walla is a destination that combines rich history, award-winning wines, and an emerging culinary scene.
As the first stop of her Salvation tour, singer, songwriter, and sometimes DJ Rebecca Black headlined Neumos on March 4. While some remember Black for her near-ruinous debut — the viral 2011 hit "Friday" — the star's powerful metamorphosis has been
Queen's 1975 studio album A Night at the Opera — which instantly became a classic and includes its highest-selling song, "Bohemian Rhapsody" — was nowhere to be found while perusing several Seattle record stores.
Just a hundred miles east of LA, there's always something going on in Palm Springs and the other cities of the Coachella Valley, nestled among the desert palm trees but with stunning views of the nearby snow-capped mountains. This trip was no exception.
Seeing as I had a break from work, I took it as an opportunity to visit a friend in Lynchburg, Virginia, whom I had not seen in over a year. While I was excited, I was also hesitant to leave the comfort of Seattle.
For all its dated elements, Walt Disney's 1937 animated classic Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs remains a masterpiece. The title character isn't exactly the most modern heroine in the world: She happily sings about how someday a prince will come to
Today the Seattle City Council approved an ordinance that reaffirms Seattle as a safe and welcoming place for residents, workers, and visitors, including the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Former state representative and House Speaker Frank Chopp passed away on March 22 at the age of 71. Bremerton-born and bred, Chopp dedicated his life to supporting LGBTQIA+ Washingtonians.
After successfully making it through the state Senate, House Bill 5577 continues to progress, following its passage by the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness on March 19. If signed into law, HB 5577 would become effective on July 1.
UTOPIA Washington recently proposed a resolution to the City of Kent that would ensure the safety and well-being of LGBTQIA+ residents, communities, and organizations during a time of increasing threats and violence.
Three suspects tied to the February 19 hate crime at a popular Gay bar — in which patrons were subjected to anti-LGBTQIA+ slurs and fired upon with water pellets — have been identified. They are 17, 19, and 24 years old.