Washington
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Medicare's open enrollment period opportunity to shop for best plan
The open enrollment period for people with Medicare health coverage can feel daunting, but it is also an opportunity get the plan to best meet a …
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Washingtonians Out of Prison Can Participate in Voter Registration Day
It is national voter registration day and one population in Washington state has only recently had their right to vote restored: people who were incar…
Fighting Misinformation With a Combination of Strategies
By M. Mitchell Waldrop for the National Academy of Science.Broadcast version by Eric Tegethoff for Washington News Service reporting for the Pulitzer …
Screen Time Driver of Sleep Loss Among Young People
School is back and one way parents can set their kids up for success is ensuring screen time is not getting in the way of sleep. Dr. Maida Chen…
WA Supreme Court Clears Roadblock for Hearing Some Childhood Sexual Abuse Cases
A recent ruling from the Washington state Supreme Court lowers the barriers for bringing some childhood sexual abuse cases to court. Justices …
Relief as WA Home Care Aides' Kids Get Health Coverage Access
Home care aides in Washington state are seeing the benefits of health coverage for their kids. Members of the Service Employees International Union …
Racial Disparities Add to Tragedy of Infant Mortality Rates
September brings attention to an unfortunate and painful issue: infant deaths in the United States. This month is Infant Mortality Awareness Month…
Scammers Pose as NW Credit Unions in Fraudulent Text Messages
Washington and Oregon credit unions are working together to tackle text-message scammers. Credit unions in the region say they're seeing a sharp …
Delay of Seattle's Cleaner Buildings Plan Disappoints Climate Groups
The wait to curb emissions from Seattle buildings has gone on long enough, climate groups say. The Seattle City Council is considering Building …
Lack of Volunteers Hurts WA Food Banks at Crucial Time
A shortage of volunteers is taking its toll on food banks in Washington state. Joe Gruber, executive director of the University District Food Bank …
Alongside Tech, Litigation Has Pushed Advance Toward Safer Cars
Technological upgrades are making cars safer, but action in the courtroom has also pushed companies to make vehicles less dangerous. James Rogers…
WA to Extend Medicaid to People Close to Release from Prisons, Jails
Washington will allow people nearing release from state prisons and jails to qualify for Medicaid health coverage. The expansion starts in July 2025…