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All of the 26 eligible Tacoma Art Museum employees participated in and voted in favor of forming a union. (Gillian Fulford/WFSE)

Tacoma Art Museum union could be model for others

Workers at the Tacoma Art Museum are celebrating a unique union victory that could be a model for other museums. The 26 members of Tacoma Art …

The Tacoma Art Museum opened at its current location in 2003, after outgrowing its original location in a former bank built in 1920. (tacomaartmuseum.org)

Weekend Rally Aims to Support Unionization at Tacoma Art Museum

Employees of the Tacoma Art Museum have collected more than 400 signatures on a community letter, as they seek to unionize the institution founded in …

Work of WA Artist Who Depicted Farmworkers' Lives Recognized

LA CONNER, Wash. - The exhibit of an artist who depicted the lives of farmworkers in northwest Washington has been recognized for its quality…

A new Gallup survey shows more than 60% of Americans say they know

Juneteenth Declared National Holiday, Amidst Progress, Upheaval

SEATTLE -- Juneteenth National Independence Day is now an official holiday, after President Joe Biden signed a bill Thursday, approved by both the US …

Libraries have been able to provide services such as internet access and space for telemedicine appointments during the pandemic. (littlewolf1989/Adobe Stock)

Libraries Seek Congressional Relief While Providing Pandemic Support

SEATTLE -- Libraries across the country have provided critical services during the COVID-19 pandemic, even when their doors closed, and the …

Ebey's Landing on Whidbey Island, Wash., is one of more than 400 historic sites preserved by the National Park Service. (Ashlyn Gehrett/Flickr)

Maintenance Funding Bill Would Preserve Nation's Historic Sites

SEATTLE – Groups across the country are calling on Congress to address maintenance costs in national parks in order to save some of America's mo…

Artists collaborated with the group Forward Together to create cards for Mamas Day, depicting families of traditionally marginalized communities. (Melanie Cervantes/Forward Together)

Mamas Day: An Alternative for Moms Outside the Mainstream

REDMOND, Wash. – In recent years, groups that represent marginalized communities have given Mother's Day a makeover. "Mamas Day" was started in …

New research shows children who learn another language could be better at filtering out distracting information. (US Department of Agriculture)

Study: Bilingual Children Learn More than Language

SEATTLE - A new study of bilingual and monolingual toddlers could be reason for Washington parents to share this story in two languages. Research …

Men are writing, and are quoted most often in, the majority of news stories about women's reproductive health, says the Women's Media Center. (cohdra/morguefile)

Who Covers Women’s Reproductive News? Men, Says Study

SEATTLE – Men dominate the national conversation about women's reproductive health, says a new report from the Women's Media Center. Over a …

About half of a person's potential to be happy is genetic, but research says anyone can learn to adjust their outlook for a more positive attitude. (PenMac/morguefile)

Resolve to Have a Happier New Year

SEATTLE – To make “Happy New Year” a reality instead of just a pleasantry, there's scientific research that can point anyone in the …

For nonprofit groups, Giving Tuesday is a lot like Christmas. Last year's social-media donation campaign raised $45 million. Credit: kfjmiller/morguefile.com

Charitable Fundraising Goes Digital on #GivingTuesday

SEATTLE - After Black Friday and Cyber Monday, worthy causes across the state are hoping people have a little left over for charitable giving…

Frank Abagnale, the new AARP Fraud Watch Network ambassador, travels the country to advise people about how to protect themselves from identity theft. Credit: Abagnale and Associates.

Staying One Step Ahead of Identity Thieves

SEATTLE – Major security breaches are all too common in the retail and corporate world, but individuals can still do their part to minimize the …

PHOTO: Seattle gets high marks in new AARP rankings for livability. Anyone can check out the rankings for their town or city online, on AARP's Livability Index. Photo credit: kakisky/morguefile.com.

Livability: Does Your 'Hood Meet Your Needs?

SEATTLE - What makes a community livable might change depending on the age of the person giving the opinion. At this week's American Planning …

PHOTO: Amy Kaeser with Friends of Cedar River Watershed talks with brewers from Fremont Brewing, Schiling's Cider and Naked City Brewing about native plants in Seattle's Discovery Park. Credit: Dani Kendall.

Craft Brewers Take Inspiration from WA Wilderness

SEATTLE – Some craft brewers are finding inspiration – and in some cases, ingredients – in their local surroundings to brew small …

PHOTO: Few things are as maddening as a slow Internet connection. That's why many websites are participating in today's online protest of a proposal to allow some companies to offer faster Internet speeds at higher prices to some customers, leaving others in the virtual slow lane. Photo credit: Nelik/iStockphoto.com.

Internet Moving Like Molasses? It's (Virtual) Slowdown Day

SEATTLE - The Internet may seem to be a bit sluggish today - but it's actually part of an effort to prevent a future where, according to advocates …

IMAGE: Passenger pigeons once numbered in the billions in North America and were easy targets for hunters as they flew in such large numbers. Artist and palaeontologist Julian Pender Hume has studied and written extensively about them, and other birds now extinct. Image used with permission of Hume.

Passenger Pigeon: A Stark Reminder for Species Protection

SEATTLE - Monday marks the 100th anniversary of the extinction of the passenger pigeon. Folks in the bird world and the conservation world are taking …

GRAPHIC: The media watchdog group Public Knowledge uses an octopus metaphor in its opposition to media mergers such as the proposed Comcast takeover of Time Warner. Image credit: Public Knowledge.

Media Merger Madness: What’s In It For You?

SEATTLE - Comcast wants to acquire Time Warner Cable; they're the two biggest cable TV companies. T-Mobile and Sprint - the third- and fourth-largest …

PHOTO: Outdoor adventure programs in the summer months help reinforce skills such as math and reading, as kids apply what they've learned in the classroom. Photo credit: Lew K. Miller/iStockphoto.com.

Fighting Summer "Brain Drain," One Child at a Time

YAKIMA, Wash. - It's National Summer Learning Day, calling attention to creative ways to prevent brain drain during the summer. The phrase "use it …

PHOTO: If you lived overseas, would you choose Seattle as a vacation destination? Last year, 2.8 million international visitors did. Photo credit: Bosenok/iStockphoto.

WA, US Welcome More International Tourists

SEATTLE – On Thursday, President Barack Obama outlined a push to encourage more international travelers to the United States – to spend …

GRAPHIC: Children and adults are being urged to take a technology break for one week, starting Apr. 29. Courtesy CCFC.

Screen-Free Week: Raising “Free-Range Children” in WA?

SEATTLE - Gone are the days of "free-range children" who race outside to play after school. This week, however, the idea is to get them to try it and …

"Brewshed" Campaign Marries WA Water, Beer Quality

SEATTLE – When you raise a glass of locally made beer in Washington, you're also toasting the clean mountain water that is its main ingredient…

PHOTO: Kids around the country are building robots to enter in competitions. Toppenish Middle School is sending four teams to the next competition, Apr. 17-20, in Anaheim, Calif. Photo courtesy University of Texas-Dallas.

Students and Robots: A Winning Team in Toppenish

TOPPENISH, Wash. - When four teams from Toppenish Middle School in south-central Washington compete in a championship robotics tournament next month…

PHOTO: The waiting room at Highland Hospital in Oakland, Calif., featured in the film

Life Lessons in "The Waiting Room"

OLYMPIA, Wash. - A new, critically acclaimed documentary shows what it's like being in a hospital emergency room for people who most likely won't be …

WA Fishermen Protest Mining Plans for Alaska's Bristol Bay

SEATTLE - Washington fishermen and sportsmen are expected to crowd a hearing in Seattle today to consider an area 1,600 miles away - Alaska's Bristol …

Earth Day 2012: Lots of Good Reasons to Dig in the Dirt

SEDRO-WOOLLEY, Wash. - Kids, go ahead and dig in the dirt. That messy message is from a new National Wildlife Federation report which outlines how …

Yes, Virginia, Reindeer Emit Methane Gas...

SEATTLE - Santa works hard to make Christmas magical for boys and girls around the globe, but new research shows his operation could be more …

AARP-WA Survey of 45+ Shows Growing Tech Savvy

SEATTLE - They're trying to get connected, although they're not always sure how to do it - or why they should. Social media is catching on among …

Local Food Frenzy! It's Farmer's Market Week in WA

PORT TOWNSEND, Wash. - It's like having a giant retail store that has to be put up and taken down in the same day. That's how Will O'Donnell …

West Coast is Home to "No Nukes" Concert – The Sequel

SEATTLE - They organized the 1979 "No Nukes" concerts, and now "Musicians United for Safe Energy" are warming up to rock again. In response to the …

Wenatchee: The Next Retirement Paradise?

WENATCHEE, Wash. - "It's easy to confuse Wenatchee with the Garden of Eden." That's the first line in a glowing new review of this central Washington …

Los alcaldes de WA comparten ideas para mantener a los niños ocupados y aprendiendo

SPOKANE, Wash. - Dentro de la conferencia de la Association of Washington Cities (Asociación de Ciudades de Washington) que se celebra esta …

All Things Considered? Budget Axe Hangs Over Public Media

SEATTLE - Any of six new bills on Capitol Hill would cut federal funding for National Public Radio (NPR), the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) and …

New Open Internet Rules Labeled "Fake" by Grassroots Groups

SEATTLE - On Tuesday, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved new rules meant to protect an 'open Internet,' so as to prevent telecom …

WA at Center of DC Debate over Low-Power Community Radio

SPOKANE, Wash. - Small, community radio stations run by schools, churches, tribes and other groups could fade to static if Congress fails to act this …

Shopping for Tots? Keep it Simple, Santa

SEATTLE - Washington parents are in the home stretch for Christmas shopping, and if you're looking for gifts for preschoolers, the experts suggest …

Most WA Students Skip Summer Learning Programs

ROCHESTER, Wash. - In Washington's smallest towns, students' options for learning and meals that are normally part of the school day can disappear …

Clock Ticking for WA Charities to Keep Nonprofit Status

SPOKANE, Wash. - Thousands of charitable and religious organizations in Washington will lose their nonprofit status next week if they don't turn in …

Reading Readiness - Not Just for Kids

AUBURN, Wash. - "Read Across America" is an annual event, celebrated at elementary schools across the country on the birthday of Theodor Geisel…

Do-It-Yourself Winter Olympics: WA's Methow Valley Festival

MAZAMA, Wash. - If you can't make it to Vancouver, B.C., or would rather participate in winter sports than watch them on TV, the Methow Valley is the …

North Cascades Region Smiles for the Camera

SMOHOMISH, Wash. - The North Cascades region is getting a pre-summer boost to its tourism business this weekend, as the star of a new show on Public …

Internet Captions Mean Better Access for WA Deaf Community

SEATTLE - Most web sites that feature videos do not offer closed captioning, although a bill in Congress would require it. In Seattle, Thomas Verdos…

Model Ts Retrace Historic Path Across WA

YAKIMA, Wash. - Today, a fleet of 55 Model T Ford cars is chugging through central Washington on a journey that began last month in New York City…

Getting WA “At-Risk” Kids Involved After School and Summertime

Seattle, WA – City and county officials concerned about gangs, youth crime and at-risk kids will be turning to experts today to figure out how …

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