A person's work personnel file can be important to review, but some Washingtonians are finding them hard to obtain. A bill in Olympia would ensure …

Tacoma Art Museum workers are rallying Thursday outside the museum while the Board of Trustees meets, to call for recognition of their union from the …

The collapse of two banks has put the U.S. financial sector into focus this week. Some are considering the alternative structures of institutions …

Faculty and staff members at Yakima Valley College say they're tired of the lack of transparency and clear policies from the school. Faculty…

Northwest energy experts and conservation leaders are in Washington, D.C. to urge policymakers to invest in modernizing the region's grid. Updating …

A podcast has incorporated the philosophical work of Ernest Becker and his theory on death. The cultural anthropologist Becker's work Denial of Death …

Amid growing concerns about mass shootings, Washington state lawmakers are considering a measure to restrict high-powered guns. House Bill 1240 …

A new air quality standard from the federal government does not go far enough to protect the public, advocates said. For the first time in a decade…

CPR is a critical skill in hospitals, and health providers might not be spending enough time training for it, so a program is helping fill the gap…

Wildlife crossings could be a path to a future where the climate has significantly changed the planet. Wildlife and climate experts are urging …

The pandemic-era boost to federal food aid is scheduled to end soon, but legislation in Olympia aims to help fill the gap in hunger relief. The …

People are spending more time than ever looking at screens, and it is putting a strain on their eyes. The hours spent looking at digital devices can …

Whales are disturbed by vessel noise, but a measure in Olympia would provide a greater buffer for the endangered orcas in Puget Sound. The …

A measure in the Washington State Legislature would provide free school meals to K-12 students, but nutrition service workers are worried they are …

A new book by a University of Washington professor on the death penalty finds support for executions may be motivated by people's own fear of death…

A grant program to improve communities is open for applications. Started in 2017, the AARP Community Challenge program provides grants to …

Undocumented workers in Washington state do not have access to unemployment insurance, but some state lawmakers aim to change it this session…

Washington state lawmakers have introduced a bill that would address some workers' concerns about the thoroughness of medical exams performed in worke…

Washington state workers face a bevy of challenges, but they hope to get a lifeline from lawmakers this legislative session. Along with lagging pay…

By Michael Crowe for Civil Eats.Broadcast version by Eric Tegethoff for Washingon News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public N…

Gov. Jay Inslee delivered his State of the State speech on Tuesday to open up the 2023 legislative session, touching on a wide range of issues he …

Child care could be a crucial issue for state lawmakers as the session begins in Olympia today. Because of its cost, early childhood education and …

A bill in Olympia aims to reduce packaging and improve recycling in Washington state. The Washington Recycling and Packaging or WRAP Act is designed …

A case before the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington state could have big implications for labor unions and their ability to strike. The case, Glacier …