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WA fruit growers rely on H-2A visa program despite flaws, costs
In 2024, Washington employers filled nearly 36,000 agriculture jobs through the program. But both farmers and labor advocates say reforms are needed.
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For Washington Latinos, fear of ICE raids is reshaping daily life
A survey reports 1/3 of immigrants have felt negative health impacts since Trump took office, including stress, anxiety and problems sleeping or eating.
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Washington pilots hate-crime and bias hotline in three counties
A longer version of this article originally appeared in the Washington State Standard. Washington has launched a hotline to report hate crimes and bias in three of the state’s biggest counties. Residents in King, Spokane and Clark counties can now report hate crimes and bias incidents to the non-emergency
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Seattle Public Library gets $450K to boost English-language classes
The grant from Carnegie will help the libraries create advanced classes, teach learners computer skills and expand existing practice sessions.
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Bellingham passes new laws to limit ‘junk fees’ for renters
While other Washington cities have taken steps to limit excessive or unreasonable fees, Bellingham’s is among the most comprehensive attempts to date