Washington
Friday, April 19, 2024
Annual farmworkers march supports WA tulip harvesters
An annual march for farmworkers' rights is being held Sunday in northwest Washington. This year, marchers are focusing on the conditions for local …
Thursday, April 18, 2024
WA workers won't be punished for skipping 'captive audience' meetings
Washington joins a handful of states to do away with mandatory meetings for employees on political or religious matters. Sometimes known as captive …
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
As Black Maternal Health Week ends, health disparities persist
While Black Maternal Health Week is wrapping up, health disparities for pregnant Black women continues to be an issue. From April 11-17 this year…
Report: Election official turnover trend stretches two decades
A new report dives into election official turnover during more than two decades. It says rates have increased steadily nationwide since 2000…
Ups, downs for WA's long-term care funding program
Access to Washington state's long-term care program will increase because of action during this year's legislative session. But the program also …
WA's new ballot curing law ensures state 'counts every voter'
The process for correcting ballot errors is set to become easier this year thanks to a bill passed in Olympia this session. Lawmakers unanimously …
IRS's free tax filing tool can save Washingtonians time, money
Washingtonians have an option this year to file their taxes for free and a new report said it is saving people time and money. The Internal Revenue …
WA carbon cap program faces initiative challenge on November ballot
By Kate Yoder for Grist.Broadcast version by Eric Tegethoff for Washington News Service reporting for the Grist-Public News Service Collaboration For…
Report: WA, other states expand diversion of youth from incarceration
A new report found states are making progress in diverting more youth from incarceration, including in Washington state. However, The Sentencing …
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 …
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 …