Northwest
How one WA county upped security ahead of the election
Thurston County, like others, made changes in response to evolving threats and other concerns around ballot processing.
Northwest
Arson destroys hundreds of ballots inside a Washington state drop box
State and federal authorities are investigating a deliberately set fire that destroyed ballots inside a drop box in…
News
WA Board of Education wants to overhaul high school graduation requirements
The Washington Board of Education has launched a multi-year initiative to rework the state’s high school graduation requirements,…
Business
Health insurance premiums to rise for WA small businesses
This marks the highest increase for small employers in the last decade.
Northwest
70% of WA public school students have access to free meals
In the 2024-2025 school year, 1,523 schools are serving free meals to all students who requested one.
Opinion
Is the Northwest ready for our ‘Big One?’ | Brunell
When President Biden warned FEMA does not have enough money to finish the hurricane season let alone the…
Northwest
WA women 9th in nation for breast cancer diagnoses, analysis finds
Washington women were more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer despite receiving fewer mammograms than the national…
Opinion
Another invisible child: Interview with a survivor of familial trafficking
I met Jessica (pseudonym), a survivor of familial sex trafficking, and Audrey Baedke from the nonprofit REST (Real…
News
Meet candidates for 12th and 5th Legislative Districts | Election 2024
Here’s who Snoqualmie Valley voters will consider in the Nov. general election.
