Washington
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Missed opportunities in 2024 budget, peacekeeping groups say
Groups supporting peace around the globe say the budget approved by Congress is lacking crucial components. After a monthslong stalemate, Congress …
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Report: Lower Snake River dams source of methane emissions
A new report found four dams in the Columbia River Basin are big emitters of methane. Research from the organization Tell The Dam Truth showed the …
WA lawmakers approve greater predatory loan protections
Lawmakers in Olympia this session moved to add more protections for consumers against predatory loans. Washington state lawmakers passed Senate Bill …
Colorectal Cancer Month: Disease appearing in younger Americans
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting the third most common form of cancer and the second most lethal form in the world…
Puyallup Tribe played key role in WA police accountability push
By Frank Hopper for Yes! Magazine.Broadcast version by Eric Tegethoff for Washington News Service reporting for the Yes! Magazine-Public News Service …
WA makes child-care investments, but more needed
Advocates for accessible child care saw wins during Washington state's legislative session this year but still see room for improvement. Lawmakers …
WA grant program ensures 'No Child Left Inside'
A program in Washington state is helping kids get out and enjoy nature. The No Child Left Inside program funds grants for organizations to ensure …
WA tribe receives funding to return forest lands to tribal stewardship
A Washington state tribe is getting funding to return forest lands to tribal stewardship. The Washington state Legislature has approved $25 million …
Ballot measures backed by conservatives could give blow to WA budget
While three initiatives received the go-ahead to appear on Washington's November ballot at the end the legislative session last week, three that have …
Program could help 1.2 million WA workers save for retirement
A program to help Washingtonians automatically save for retirement is in the final stretch in Olympia. The Washington Saves program created by …
Report: Good-paying jobs available in rural America
Opportunities for good paying jobs exist in rural areas across Washington and the rest of the country, despite myths such places have been hollowed …
Clock ticking for WA bill allowing unemployment for striking workers
A bill in Olympia would open access to unemployment while workers are on strike, but time is running out for lawmakers to pass the legislation…