Closed fisheries from imperiled fish runs in the Columbia River Basin are prompting calls for action before it’s too late. Steelhead trout numbers in the…
Washington state’s largest union of public workers has reached an agreement with the state on Gov. Jay Inslee’s vaccine mandate. The deal ensures access to and…
An organization in Federal Way is bringing together diverse communities and breaking down barriers to food. Eric Tegethoff Louis Guiden founded Good Shepherd Youth Outreach in 2008…
Foster care alumni in Washington state have one month left to apply for pandemic aid. Eric Tegethoff As part of a large relief package in…
Students are set to return to the classroom in Washington, fueling a mix of emotions. Health and education professionals have some tips for parents to…
The recent release of detailed Census data means states can begin drawing up new voting maps. In Washington state, a new law will change the way prison…
Western State Hospital workers are continuing to call for changes to protect their safety. Eric Tegethoff Assaults on staff are a major concern for employees. Rep.…
Last month’s deadly heat wave in the Northwest underscored the need to reduce carbon emissions, but advocates want to ensure low-income communities aren’t left behind. Eric…
Eric Tegethoff An unprecedented heat wave in Washington state has underscored the importance of staying safe when it’s hot. Places such as Seattle reached record highs in…
Washington state farmworkers were among the most vulnerable during the Northwest’s deadly heat wave. As the state feels more effects from climate change, their advocates…
Washington state community and technical college staff members are excited about a measure aimed at improving the success of students of color. This legislative session,…
Eric Tegethoff With the threats of evictions rising as the pandemic eases, Washington state took a major step this year to protect tenants. In the…
With the pandemic making internet access more crucial than ever, a federal program is helping people afford it. The Federal Communications Commission has set up…
With the addition of food-storage lockers to the Colville National Forest, campers will be able to deter grizzly bears – and in turn, avoid conflict…
There are signs this summer could be a bad one for the native salmon of the Northwest. Already, drought has gripped the region, causing low…
Eric Tegethoff, Washington News Service Known for its efforts to break up unions in the Northwest, the Freedom Foundation is in hot water for its…
Eric Tegethoff, Washington News Service Travel is expected to pick up this summer as vaccination rates increase and COVID-19 cases trend downward, but health…