Washington
Monday, March 18, 2024
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…
WA library program lets people check out blood pressure kits
A new program in a Washington public library system is helping people monitor their blood pressure at home. The American Heart Association has …
Tree coverage in cities crucial as planet warms, WA research shows
Trees in urban areas provide benefits for people, including decreased temperatures and improved air quality, according to new research from …
WA bill would add state oversight to hospital mergers
A bill in Olympia aims to protect Washingtonians against restricted health care access and rising costs from hospital mergers. Consolidation in the …
WA could increase incentive for after-hours child care
Parents often struggle to secure after-hours child care. Advocates want the Washington state Legislature to increase incentives for businesses to …