Pierce County Council member opposes Pride flag display in meeting room
Pierce County Council member Amy Cruver, who represents District 3, appeared virtually from her office. Her reasoning — she would not sit in council chambers where a Pride flag sits on display.
Seattle celebrates 50 years of Pride
Seattle celebrated 50 years of Pride and ended the month with the Seattle Pride Parade.
Thousands celebrate 50 years of pride at 2024 Seattle Pride Parade
From New York to California, pride parades took over the streets. In Seattle, it was no different. More than 300,000 people were expected to show off their pride at the 2024 Seattle Pride Parade on Sunday.
Celebrating Pride in Seattle
Sunday is the last day of Pride Month and Seattle is celebrating with its Pride Parade.
Pride celebrations are underway in Seattle
We're closing out Pride Month in Seattle but it's going out with a bang with several events happening this weekend.
Biden pardoning service members convicted under law that banned gay sex
Biden is pardoning potentially thousands of former U.S. service members convicted of violating a now-repealed military ban on consensual gay sex.
Here are several LGBTQ historic residences that you can visit now
These historic places were home to some of the notable trailblazers from the LGBTQ community. See the list.
History of the rainbow Pride flag
The rainbow pride flag, created by Gilbert Baker in 1978, symbolizes LGBTQ+ pride, diversity, and acceptance, evolving over time with variations like the Progress Pride Flag to represent broader inclusivity, especially as millions celebrate Pride Month globally.
Pride flag will fly at Newcastle City Hall after the reversal of a vote initially against it
A controversial vote to not raise the LGBTQ+ Pride Flag at Newcastle City Hall was reversed. City council voted 4-3 in favor of raising the flag for the remainder of June.
Newcastle community divided over pride flag decision
After the Newcastle City Council opted to not raise a pride flag outside city hall during Pride Month, LGBTQ+ advocates are rallying against the decision.
Bethel School Board clash over LGBTQ+ resolution ends in sheriff complaint
A public spat between two board members spiraled off camera.
Bethel School Board clash over LGBTQ+ resolution ends in sheriff complaint
A public spat between two board members spiraled off camera.
Military veteran comes out as gay in viral obituary: 'I was afraid'
“I'm sorry for not having the courage to come out as Gay," Edward Thomas Ryan wrote.
City of Newcastle opts out of raising pride flag
The Newcastle City Council voted against raising a pride flag during Pride Month after the mayor claimed the flag wasn't inclusive enough.
WA schools superintendent responds to new 'Parents' Bill of Rights'
The Washington State Superintendent of the Office of Public Instruction is weighing in on the ‘Parents’ Bill of Rights' that was signed into law earlier this year. Critics say the measure is a “forced outing” of students who aren't ready to tell their parents that they're queer or transgender.
After nearly a dozen Pride flags slashed in Poulsbo, residents take concerns to City Hall
Community members and allies of the LGBTQ+ community took concerns to City Hall after nearly a dozen Pride Flags were slashed in Historic downtown Poulsbo.
WA ‘Stripper Bill of Rights’ goes into effect this week
Washington's new adult entertainment law, framed as a ‘Stripper's Bill of Rights,’ goes into effect on Thursday.
Downtown Poulsbo pride flags slashed, police looking for info
Pride flags in downtown Poulsbo were slashed just hours after they were installed this weekend, according to police.
Your guide to Pride in the Park Seattle
Pride Month kicks off on June 1, and this year, Seattle is celebrating a special milestone: 50 years of Pride parades in the Emerald City.
Idaho drag performer awarded $1.1 million in defamation suit against far-right blogger
An Idaho drag performer was awarded more than $1.1 million in a defamation suit after a far-right blogger falsely accused the performer of exposing himself in the presence of children.