As the cost of living skyrockets in Washington state, people needing in-home care are being squeezed, a state Senate bill (SB 5745) would increase the amount…
Recent data on ocean conditions could be good news for struggling salmon in the Northwest. But advocates for the species warn this isn’t enough to…
With costs growing, health care is set to be a major theme in Olympia this year. Sam Hatzenbeler, health policy associate for the Economic Opportunity…
The city of Tacoma, Washington, now sits on what was once Puyallup tribal land. Many little villages of wooden longhouses once sat by streams and…
Washington state lawmakers are considering a policy which could help close the wealth gap for future generations. The Washington Future Fund is a policy typically…
The quest for greater racial equity in the Northwest is in the spotlight today on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and it’s part of the…
Washington state lawmakers meet in Olympia starting next week for the 2022 legislative session. Groups working on the issue of climate change see it as…
Challenges linger over the Washington State Redistricting Commission’s recently approved legislative map. Redistricting Justice for Washington represents communities of color and other under-represented groups. It is…
It is National Influenza Vaccination Week, and one Washington doctor is spotlighting the importance of protecting children from the virus this season. Dr. Melissa Quisano, a…
The holidays can be a tough time for young people who have aged out of the foster-care system. For young Washingtonians, housing is an especially…
As vaccination rates go up, people are more likely to be traveling this holiday season than they did last year, and a physician in Seattle…
Scammers have upped their game during the pandemic. New research looks into who is most susceptible to falling victim to fraud. AARP conducted a survey…
A proposal to repeal King County’s law requiring helmets while riding bicycles has health professionals concerned. The King County Board of Health is considering removing the…
Constructive conversations online can seem few and far between. Research from the University of Washington explores how the design of social media sites affects disagreements.…
An overhaul of the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program could bring relief to more than 550,000 student-loan borrowers nationwide who work in government or…
Flu season is around the corner, which means many people can protect themselves with a flu shot. Health professionals are advising anyone who can safely…
Washingtonians soon will have a chance to change their health coverage, and a few tips can help folks pick the best plan for themselves or…