Only three states did better than Washington in giving more people health insurance, according to a national survey. Gallup says 16.8 percent of people in the Evergreen state didn’t have…
Washington state No. 4 for boosting health coverage
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Oil throwing Washington agriculture off the tracks
House Democrats spent a significant amount of time last session analyzing the safety risks posed by oil train traffic and developing policy solutions to address the issue. While the problems…
Looking at our state from all different angles
Maps can turn 535 pages of figures into something you can see and understand in an instant. Washington state has been working on making it easier for residents to get…
What makes a happy life?
What makes you happy? What do you most prioritize in order to feel that you are living the life you most hope to live… a good education, clean water, more…
Be aware of, and wary of, wildfire smoke
The convergence of two “seasons” makes today prime time to go over a few health and safety reminders. We’re in the middle of peak the camping time, of course, and…