Today is National Voter Registration Day, and some young people in Washington state are encouraging people in their age group to ensure they're …

Promoting mental health is on the checklist as the new school year nears for Washington state students. Mental-health professionals on school …

As children head back to school, doctors said there are a few ways parents can prepare for the transition. One important item on the checklist is …

A new report examines the rollout of the 988 mental health crisis line in each state and finds Washington state has fared well but still has more work…

Washington state ranks 14th in a new report on child well-being. The Annie E. Casey Foundation's annual Kids Count Data Book measures how well states …

School buses are getting cleaner in Washington state after this year's legislative session. Lawmakers in Olympia passed House Bill 1368, which will …

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 …

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and the FBI says financially motivated sextortion - often targeting teen boys - went up 20 percent …

Enero es el mes de concientización sobre el cáncer de cuello uterino y una vacuna para los jóvenes puede reducir el riesgo de desarroll…

Health professionals have raised alarms about social media and its impact on young people's mental health. Concern has grown so great that earlier …

While some college programs struggle to bring students back to the classroom, vocational and training programs are becoming a more important part of …

It's American Education Week and school librarians' role in students' lives are in the spotlight. Elizabeth Roberts, a teacher, librarian and …

Octubre es el Mes de Concientización sobre el Cáncer de Mama y los profesionales de la salud dicen que cada vez se diagnostica más c…

Skills for reducing violence are becoming essential in schools. At the beginning of the school year, students at a Washington state high school …

The new school year is around the corner and one issue in the spotlight in Washington state is child hunger. Even with free breakfast and lunch …

Student debt relief is coming for more than 16,000 Washington state residents. Despite the U.S. Supreme Court's decision not to allow a greater pool …

Symptoms of anxiety and depression are up among adolescents and young adults. Health experts warn social media is playing a role in declining mental …

To wrap up Women's Health Week, doctors are urging women to take stock of their mental health. Dr. Sharon Eloranta, medical director at the …

As legislation across the country targets transgender people, Washington state lawmakers are moving in the opposite direction. The Legislature …

People are spending more time than ever looking at screens, and it is putting a strain on their eyes. The hours spent looking at digital devices can …

Hunger is pervasive on college campuses across the country, including in Washington, and a university in the state is one example of how students are …

People rallied outside of Bellingham City Hall on Thursday to show support for a city-funded immigrant resource center. It's a response to a City …

The mental health of Washington state children is a major area of concern, according to a new report. The Annie E. Casey Foundation's annual Kids …

Crime rates among young people have dropped dramatically in recent decades - despite media coverage that points to a supposed "crime wave" led by yout…