Health Out-of-state abortions have risen in Washington since 2022 The number of out-of-state women coming to Washington for abortions went up after 2022, when national protections for abortion care ended, according to a new assessment from University of Washington Medicine. Dyer Oxley
Sports Seattle caught Caitlin Clark fever, but the night belonged to the Storm Climate Pledge Arena hosted the largest crowd in the Seattle Storm’s 25-year history Wednesday. While the game drew fervent Storm fans, perhaps the main attraction wasn’t from Seattle. Many came for a rival player, Indiana Fever’s rookie phenom Caitlin Clark. Natalie Akane Newcomb
Arts & Life Films directed by women are the rule, not the exception, at CASCADIA film fest in Bellingham A film fest this weekend in Bellingham is dedicated to highlighting distinct and diverse works from women filmmakers from around the world. It’s called The CASCADIA International Women’s Film Festival and it kicked off Thursday, April 25. Soundside guest host Diana Opong caught up with a panel of CASCADIA featured directors to discuss their experiences as filmmakers, and to explore what can be done to expand representation behind the camera. Diana Opong Noel Gasca Play AudioListen 37 mins
National Women of color still lag behind in STEM jobs, despite efforts to change STEM careers are still lagging when it comes to hiring women of color. Marisa Peñaloza
Sports Seattle Reign reportedly sold for $58 million to group that includes the Sounders The French company that owns the Seattle Reign announced today it will sell its stake in the women’s soccer team to a group that includes the Seattle Sounders. Vaughan Jones
Environment Razones por la que mujeres indígenas Ecuatorianas marchan en 8M Mujeres de diferentes nacionalidades indígenas viajaron desde sus territorios a Puyo, Ecuador, para marchar por las calles de la ciudad como lo hacen cada año en el Día Internacional de la Mujer. Tatiana Lopez
Sports Seattle Reign fans gear up for a new era, minus Rapinoe and plus a new look When the Seattle Reign kick off their 2024 season, the team and its fans will enter territory they haven't seen in many years — a season without Megan Rapinoe. Clare McGrane Kim Malcolm
Sports (Re)Introducing: the Seattle Reign Seattle's National Women's Soccer League team is back this Sunday for a new season, and things will look a lot Patricia Murphy Kim Malcolm Clare McGrane Play AudioListen 13 mins
Latin America Mexico's female matadors return to the world's largest bullring A glimpse at the world of women bullfighters in Mexico City, as the spectacle makes its return two years after a judge banned it — generating excitement from fans and criticism over animal cruelty. Emily Green Play AudioListen 6 mins
