Abortion

The candidates vying to represent Washington in the U.S. Senate went head-to-head at a debate in Spokane, sparring over affordability, immigration, foreign affairs and fentanyl.

Abortion has become more diffuse, thanks to the rise of telehealth and abortion pills. Both are under fire in the courts and state legislatures.

The decision brings abortion back into the political limelight as a major controversy, just months before the presidential election.

A U.S. Supreme Court opinion briefly posted on its website suggests the court will allow abortions in medical emergencies in Idaho, according to Bloomberg News, which obtained a copy of the opinions.

But it’s unclear whether the state will renew that stockpile if the medication faces additional federal challenges.

Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday said Washington will spell out in state law that hospitals must provide abortions if needed to stabilize patients.

A new analysis shows that students graduating from U.S. medical schools this year were less likely to apply for residencies across specialties in states with restrictions on abortion.

The Supreme Court will consider the question: Should doctors treating pregnancy complications follow state or federal law if the laws conflict? Here's how the case could affect women and doctors.

They've developed a new model of care that will allow for one-stop, same-day access to mifepristone — no appointment necessary.

Since last November, a library at the University of Washington has featured a different kind of vending machine. It's stocked with ibuprofen, pregnancy tests and the morning-after pill. Such machines are increasingly popular on college campuses around the country.