It is crucial for policymakers, businesses and communities to collaborate on innovative solutions that address the growing need for quality child care, which relies on offering livable wages and benefits to child care employees.

The Eerkes family says they have gotten out of the petroleum and convenience store business for good.

Documents filed under Washington’s environmental review process reveal a list of projects in the works for the Mid-Columbia.

The new lots would need to be no smaller than 2,000 square feet, at least 40% of the size of the original lot and could not require the demolition or alteration of any affordable housing.