Washington
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
New book explores living, caregiving questions in 'The Second Fifty'
Aging brings with it new questions on how we can live our best lives and a new book could help people answer some of those questions. One of the …
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
WA youth with nowhere to go can spend longer behind bars
Incarcerated young people in Washington state can spend a longer time in detention if they do not have a place to go upon release. Some of the …
Monday, November 11, 2024
Dual care plans could provide some Washingtonians more health coverage
Millions of Americans could qualify for more health coverage. People who are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid can enroll in a Dual Special …
Experts stress patience in WA, U.S. as votes tallied
Election experts are urging calm and patience - as Washingtonians, and all Americans - head to the polls on Election Day. Rules that forbid …
UW researchers watching as election rumors ramp up
Researchers at the University of Washington are watching closely as rumors and false claims swirl ahead of Election Day. The University of …
WA youth in juvenile justice system could still vote
Some young people who are in Washington state's juvenile justice system could have the opportunity to vote in this year's election. Young people …
Voting vulnerabilities spotlighted in UW course on 'How to Steal an Election'
A timely course at the University of Washington explores the vulnerabilities of U.S. elections. The course is called "How to Steal an Election" - …
Opponents: WA would be more vulnerable to wildfires if Initiative 2117 passes
Washingtonians are voting on a measure that will decide the future of the state's climate law. Opponents of the initiative say it could hurt the …
With WA ballots in mail, voters still have time for informed decisions
The 2024 election is hitting its home stretch, and many Washingtonians have already received their ballots in the mail. Even with Election Day …
WA voters to decide on future of funding source for child care, education
Washington voters are deciding on the fate of the state's capital gains tax this election. The tax supports child care and schools. If passed…
Although banned in WA waters, fish farming could still pose threat
October is National Seafood Month and the fish on your plate might not be coming from where you think. The U.S. imports 90% of the seafood it …
WA voters to decide future of long-term care program
Ballots are showing up in people's mailboxes and one of the measures Washingtonians will decide on is the fate of a long-term care program in the stat…