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 …

Los padres suelen tener dificultades para conseguir cuidado infantil fuera del horario laboral. Los defensores quieren que la Legislatura del estado …

Free tax-filing assistance is available once again in Washington state starting today. The AARP Foundation's Tax-Aide program is available to …

Washingtonians' health is looking good compared to other states, according to the latest standings in the 2023 America's Health Rankings report…

Reports from the Insurance Commissioner's office and the state Attorney General reveal an analysis of what they call "the true costs of health care" i…

Many older residents of Washington state are facing strains on their budgets -- and the government programs that could assist them are underused…

November has been Diabetes Awareness Month - but heading into the holidays, people who are diabetic know they can't lose their focus on keeping it in …

The holiday gift-buying season is here -- and that means people need to stay vigilant so they don't fall victim to scams. Thieves take advantage of …

October is Long-Term Care Planning Month, and a few tips can help people understand where to start when it comes to thinking about the future…

By M. Mitchell Waldrop for the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science.Broadcast version by Eric Tegethoff for Washington News Service …

Home care aides in Washington state are seeing the benefits of health coverage for their kids. Members of the Service Employees International Union …

Technological upgrades are making cars safer, but action in the courtroom has also pushed companies to make vehicles less dangerous. James Rogers…

A new program in Washington state will provide homes to people who are most in need in the region. The project, known as Madrona Highlands in south …

Global trade negotiations are happening this weekend in Seattle and critics say the process should come out from behind closed doors. Meetings for …

By Michaela Haas for Reasons to be Cheerful.Broadcast version by Eric Tegethoff for Washington News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism Net…

The collapse of two banks has put the U.S. financial sector into focus this week. Some are considering the alternative structures of institutions …

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and an increase in cancer rates among people younger than 55 is highlighting the importance of screenings…

Lawmakers in Olympia have introduced a host of measures to address one of the biggest issues facing Washingtonians: rising health care costs…

It may seem early, but programs across the country are preparing to help people with their 2022 income tax returns. In Washington state, United Way …

Employees of the Tacoma Art Museum have collected more than 400 signatures on a community letter, as they seek to unionize the institution founded in …

Washington state is considering a cleaner future for its buildings. The Washington State Building Code Council is holding public hearings, including …

A streamlined process for erasing public-sector employees' student debt is expiring soon. State officials, including in Washington, are calling for …

Cancer screenings are important tools for health professionals, but some worry the pandemic could dampen numbers. In particular, screenings for …

Medical negligence cases in Washington and elsewhere have taken on a new shape during the pandemic, as hospital resources have been strained and the …