Parents and caregivers of young children say they’ve hit pandemic rock bottom The people who take care of and educate children under 5 years old – both parents and providers…
Thursday, Jan. 20
As omicron surges, frustrations and challenges mount in correction facilities Omicron is ripping through state corrections facilities, forcing the suspension of visitation, mounting overtime for guards and deployment of managers…
House passes WA Cares rollout extension, voluntary exemption for military spouses, disabled vets, and others
OLYMPIA – The House of Representatives responded quickly to public input by passing two Democratic bills to improve the WA Cares Fund by extending the rollout, delaying premiums for working families, and offering voluntary exemptions…
Wednesday, Jan. 19
COVID numbers set daily record over weekend in Washington state, but cases trending down The Washington state Department of Health reported 7,802 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday and 32 deaths since…
Tuesday, Jan. 18
Bill to ramp up recycling a top priority for green coalition in 2022 Washington state legislative session A state Senate bill that seeks to improve Washington’s waste and recycling systems…