Washington
Monday, October 21, 2024
WA voters to decide future of long-term care program
Ballots are showing up in people's mailboxes and one of the measures Washingtonians will decide on is the fate of a long-term care program in the stat…
Women urged to screen for breast cancer at earlier age
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and health professionals are urging women to get screened at earlier ages than previously suggested…
Recreation groups follow update to Northwest Forest Plan
An update to the Northwest Forest Plan is expected soon, and Washingtonians who enjoy the outdoors are being urged to follow the process closely…
Custodians help WA schools run despite understaffing
Custodians are often the unseen workers who ensure school buildings operate but in Washington state, understaffing can make their work difficult…
Diverse coalition opposes WA ballot measure rolling back natural gas transition
A diverse coalition of groups is opposing an initiative in Washington that could upend the state's push to make buildings greener and more efficient…
Salmon habitat set to benefit from updated Northwest Forest Plan
Struggling salmon and other fish species could benefit from an updated Northwest Forest Plan. The U.S. Forest Service is set to release a draft …
WA advocates push back on animal operation pollution
By Claire Carlson for The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Eric Tegethoff for Washington News Service for the Public News Service/Daily Yonder Collab…
Trade rules pushed by big tech could undermine WA regulatory legislation
Groups are warning technology companies could undermine protections on a number of issues with their push for certain provisions in international trad…
WA university recognized for service to migrant students
A program in Washington state helping college students from migrant families is being celebrated for its support of the Latino community. Washington …
With unprecedented climate funding available, WA launches resource hub
Washington state has launched a new website that lets people and organizations know about ways they can fund going green. With resources for clean …
WA incubator helps new farmers overcome land access barrier
By Lena Beck for Modern Farmer.Broadcast version by Eric Tegethoff for Washington News Service reporting for the Modern Farmer-Public News Service Col…
Repeal of WA's capital gains tax would hurt families, opponents say
The election is less than six weeks away and Washingtonians will be deciding on a slate of initiatives, including one measure affecting funding in …