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Free school lunch for all is off the table, but WA may expand access
State lawmakers are considering an extension of the meal program, lowering the threshold for schools to offer free school meals to all students.
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Three years in, five Washingtonians a day are still dying of COVID
While restrictions are being lifted and hospitals are no longer besieged, the pandemic's impact persists.
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First-of-its-kind program helps unhoused kids in Washington state
A 2016 bill allows schools to assist students in securing stable housing — even if they aren’t considered 'homeless' by the federal definition.
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Washington state considers banning over-the-counter rape kits
At-home sexual-assault kits are marketed as an option for survivors who may not report to law enforcement, but aren't admissible as evidence in court.
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New UW study says human-services workers are underpaid by 37%
Seattle homeless outreach, child care and elder care workers are leaving for higher wages, making it harder to provide care for the city’s most vulnerable.