Washington
Thursday, June 8, 2023
AARP WA Provides Resources to Care for Family Caregivers
Family caregivers are providing crucial services, but they also need support. That's why AARP has compiled resources for the people taking care of …
State Grants Bring High Speed Internet to Rural Washingtonians
State grants could bring high-speed internet access to nearly 15,000 Washingtonians. The State Broadband Office is awarding $121 million to 19 …
Social Media Growing Concern for Youth Mental Health
Symptoms of anxiety and depression are up among adolescents and young adults. Health experts warn social media is playing a role in declining mental …
SCOTUS Hands Mining, Developers Win in 'Gutting' Wetlands Protections
Environmental groups are decrying a U.S. Supreme Court decision they say will have major impacts for how the Clean Water Act is implemented. The …
Lawmakers Make Registering to Vote in WA Easier
Washingtonians will soon find it even easier to register to vote. Passed this session, Senate Bill 5112 automatically makes people applying for …
WA Lawmakers Address Understaffed Caregiving Industry
Lawmakers guaranteed more than $760 million in their budget to boost wages and benefits for home care service providers. That means Washington …
Prioritizing Mental Health During Women's Health Week
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 …
Historic Step Forward for Snake River Dam Replacement in WA Budget
Funding in Washington state's budget is pushing efforts forward to remove four lower Snake River dams in order to save salmon. Lawmakers committed …
Eviction Prevention Program Moves Upstream to Help Families
An eviction prevention program is working to ensure evictions do not happen in the first place. The United Way of King County has provided $500,000 …
WA High Court Examines Domestic Violence Survivors' Right to Shield Records
Washington state Supreme Court justices are hearing a case today that involves access to records for public employees who have survived domestic vio…
Washington Voting Rights Act '2.0' Strengthens State Law
Voting rights in Washington got an upgrade this legislative session. House Bill 1048 is designed to make the Washington Voting Rights Act a more …
Report Examines Foster Youths' Transitions to Adulthood
The number of foster youths near adulthood has dropped slightly in Washington state, according to a new report. The Annie E. Casey Foundation …