WagFest's second year brings Canine Good Citizen testing and a Meet the Breeds area to Evergreen Playfields this Saturday.

The tuition-free skills center on the Foss Waterway puts students inside an active Port of Tacoma campus for hands-on training.

No RSVP needed: Sunday's free West Seattle concert pairs an ASCAP-winning songwriter with food trucks and an instrument petting zoo.

Mariachi, dinner and scholarship checks headline the Cariño Foundation's Sept. 11 fundraiser at Rosehill Community Center.

Kids can climb into police cars, fire trucks and highway rescue rigs at historic Farrel-McWhirter Farm Park next Friday.

A new 32,000-square-foot child-care center in Tacoma's Hilltop will add up to 300 spots and a 3,700-square-foot gym while expanding early-learning capacity.

A new survey and local reporting show Seattle-area Head Start classrooms are seeing anxiety, missed days and behavior changes as immigration enforcement activity rises.

A state board rule could strip enrollment funding for college‑run parent‑education programs, forcing Seattle co‑op preschools to raise fees or close, officials say.

UrbanSitter’s January 2026 data finds Seattle at about $27.70/hr for one child and $30.79/hr for two, placing the city second only to San Francisco.

The West Coast Health Alliance criticizes ACIP recommendations on the MMRV vaccine, citing concerns about access for children in the VFC program and parental choice.

The Washington State Department of Health disciplined multiple health care providers, including probation for a nursing assistant and charges for unprofessional conduct.

Washington State simplifies the COVID-19 vaccination process, removing prescription requirements for most residents, despite possible supply delays for upcoming seasons.

Clark County Public Health warns of high toxin levels in Lacamas Lake, advising against contact with the water and consumption of lake fish without proper cleaning.