A recent article in The Daily News follows a family for one-month as they try to scrape by making minimum wage. A portion of the article is reprinted below. The entire…
Innovative health care options for all
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act became law five years ago. Two years ago, Washington state initiated the Healthcare Exchange Authority to oversee the delivery of affordable, quality healthcare…
Hungry kids can’t learn

A hearty breakfast is a sure way to get your day started off right. A bowl of soup can warm you up when it’s cold outside. Food nourishes our bodies…
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Gov. Inslee signs Rep. Sherry Appleton’s Silver Alert Bill

OLYMPIA — Legislation signed into law Wednesday by Gov. Jay Inslee makes Washington the 42nd state to recognize the utility of “crowd-sourcing” to help rescue lost and vulnerable adults. Rep….