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Allegations against Washington gender-affirming surgeon stir fears of backlash for trans patients

Former employees and patients describe ethical lapses, shoddy records and worse at cosmetic surgery clinic — raising concerns about oversight in the booming industry

By Daniel Walters

/ 5 Dec 2025

After pushback, WSU suspends transphobic continuing education courses

Students and faculty had pressured the university to revoke its accreditation of courses designed by a anti-transgender hate group, but it didn’t act until it came under external scrutiny.

By Farah Eltohamy

/ 21 Nov 2025

Allegations against Washington gender-affirming surgeon stir fears of backlash for trans patients

Queer BIPOC organizer arrested on their way to Spokane Pride

Spokane Police officers arrested Justice Forral on a warrant from the county Sheriff’s Office for new 3rd degree assault charges leveled against Forral for the anti-ICE protest on Wednesday.

By Erin Sellers and Luke Baumgarten

/ 14 Jun 2025

Police reform advocates win legislative concession in Olympia

How to stay safe and have fun at Pride!

We talked to community leaders and event organizers for quick tips to ensure you have the best Pride possible.

By Erin Sellers

/ 13 Jun 2025

‘For this one day, we won.’

Boise City Council rebels against Idaho law banning non-government flags by designating the Progress Pride flag as an official city symbol.

By Erin Sellers

/ 7 May 2025

‘Be explicit in your advocacy or risk complicity.’

Nyne Bar and Bistro hosted a live watch party as the Spokane City Council passed the ordinance to protect the LGBTQIA2S+ community.

By Erin Sellers

/ 29 Apr 2025

Spokane could soon become a shield city for queer people.

A new ordinance would include Two-Spirit people in the city’s human rights code, double up on state shield protections and ensure city employees’ insurance covers gender-affirming and reproductive healthcare.

By Erin Sellers

/ 16 Apr 2025

Local Pride organizers remain ‘cautiously optimistic,’ as corporate sponsorship support drops nationwide

Like other Pride Festivals, Spokane Pride lost a key sponsorship from Anheuser-Busch and some smaller sponsorships. But still, Spokane organizers, as well as organizers from North Idaho and rural Washington, have seen an uptick in community support.

By Erin Sellers

/ 3 Apr 2025

‘Any moment could be the last.’ Red states could preview gender-affirming care under Trump

An Idaho law banning state insurance from covering gender-affirming care could foreshadow a national ban on Medicaid spending for transgender care.

By Erin Sellers

/ 26 Feb 2025

On day one, Trump pits his administration against transgender people

Trump's administration will likely run into legal trouble as it implements policies on federal identity documents and housing in federal prisons.

By Orion Rummler and Kate Sosin

/ 24 Jan 2025

Queer Idaho: “This is my home too.”

48,000 queer people call Idaho their home. As the state legislature ramps up the passage of policies targeting queer Idahoans, they are preparing to defend their place in their state.

By Erin Sellers

/ 2 Oct 2024

Hey EWU, where’s the Pride in that?

Over the past three years EWU has undermined 2SLGBTQ+ academic and student support programs/centers. Where's the Pride in that?

By Judy Rohrer

/ 15 Jul 2024