Scientists have found when bees are forced into isolation, they exhibit trauma responses similar to incarcerated people subjected to solitary confinement Micaela Romero received Trevor Hendrix’s first letter in 2021. The two were friends as teenagers, and Hendrix, who was incarcerated, asked his mother to deliver the letter so the pair could rekindle their friendship. … READ MORE

EVERETT — A new Washington state law will require local governments to allow housing for people experiencing homelessness in residential areas. Communities across the state have pushed back to varying degrees to permitting homeless shelters and permanent supportive housing in their neighborhoods. House Bill 2266, which Gov. Bob Ferguson signed Friday, limits their ability to … READ MORE

“There’s a lot to be said for a state lawmaker who zeros in on an issue and keeps pressing it, no matter the headwinds, until he gets results. State Rep. Strom Peterson has done that on gun laws, doggedly sponsoring legislation for responsible firearm ownership every year since 2017, until finally winning a ban on … READ MORE