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WA families lose safety nets as pandemic, inflation persist
Universal free school meals, child tax credits and food assistance aid are sunsetting as relief funding dries up.
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WA law looks to address the trauma of 'active shooter' drills
But in the wake of the Uvalde shooting, some students and educators say a national reckoning on guns is key to school safety.
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Seattle nearly doubled affordable housing funds. It's not enough.
Last year, the city invested $153 million in dozens of new housing projects. But as costs hit historic heights, the need for affordable units isn't slowing down.
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WA settles lawsuit over practices in housing foster kids
The state agreed to provide new support for older teens, foster parents and children with disabilities. But since the lawsuit was filed, hotel stays have only increased.
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Snohomish moms dealing with addiction get help to keep their newborns
The nonprofit FIRST Clinic works to prevent family separation by pairing parents in addiction recovery with healthcare and legal support.