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Emily Randall makes history as first LGBTQ+ Latina in Congress

Randall, who identifies as queer, captured a U.S. House seat in Washington State's Sixth Congressional District.

Here are key LGBTQ+ races to watch on Election Day

There could be many firsts in this year's election.

Man accused of placing a noose on the neck of 14-year-old boy who revealed he’s gay

The man also is accused of lassoing his 13-year-old son after overhearing a private conversation between the two boys.

Black trans woman Kenji Spurgeon killed in Seattle just after end of Pride Month

Spurgeon is being remembered as “a bright light ... known for an infectious smile and quick wit."

Washington makes school curriculum more 'inclusive' by adding LGBTQ+ history

When students "feel a connection to what they’re learning, they do better," said Democratic Sen. Marko Liias.

Two charged with murder of retired professor they met on Scruff

The two are also accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars and buying a car with the man’s credit card.

Washington set to create one-stop hate crimes hotline

An earlier version of the bill offering cash payments to victims was defeated last year.

Washington liquor board stops lewd conduct enforcement amid fierce backlash from LGBTQ+ community

Following widespread condemnation, the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board halts its invasive inspection practices at LGBTQ+ bars, a move critics say is long overdue.

Outrage in Seattle after ‘raids’ of several gay bars citing ‘lewd conduct’ laws

The authorities deny that it was a raid, but bar owners, managers, and patrons are asking what else to call it.

Texas AG Ken Paxton won't leave trans people alone, again requests data from out of state

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has once again requested medical records from a transgender health care provider in another state, despite having no legal jurisdiction.

How LEGO Helped Build a Romance for Gay 'LEGO Masters' Contestants

Married couple Brad Bergman and Mike Tarrant compete on season 4 of LEGO Masters, which begins airing Thursday night.

Washington Family Seeks $20M From School District Over Gay Son’s Bullying

The family says the boy suffered nonstop teasing and multiple acts of violence as students filmed the incidents for social media clout.