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Isobel Charlé

Isobel Charlé

Isobel Charlé covers Oregon, her home for almost 20 years. She has worked as a reporter for KBOO Community Radio and a freelance journalist for five years. In 2021, she graduated from the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies with a focus on radio and podcasting. She lives in Portland, Oregon, and writes for Public News Service, an independent, member-supported news organization providing news through a network of independent state newswires. 

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Demand for Washington’s Job Skills Program hits record high

August 18, 2026
Isobel Charlé

Washington state is investing millions in grants to help workers level up through its Job Skills Program and demand for the funding in the most recent cycle was the highest in the program’s 40-year history. 


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Washington’s ‘incredibly frustrated’ public employees call for walkout

August 3, 2026
Isobel Charlé

Public employees represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees have announced plans for a statewide walkout on Aug. 31 in response to what they called subpar pay and program cuts. 


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WA postal workers unite for Day of Action to protect the USPS

July 27, 2026
Isobel Charlé

Postal workers in Washington state and across the country are joining together for a day of action July 28 to protect the U.S. Postal Service from what organizers call the threat of privatization. 


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Former Hanford workers or their survivors may qualify for both monetary compensation, as well as fully-funded medical care to treat their condition or cancer.

Washington named top state for nursing education

June 18, 2026
Isobel Charlé

As states across the country struggle to address a shortage of healthcare providers, Washington has emerged as one of the best states for nursing students. 


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Recruitment experts give job hunting tips for Washington grads

May 31, 2026
Isobel Charlé

Tri-City high school graduation ceremonies are only days away and those pursuing careers as soon as they have their diplomas are entering one of the most competitive job markets in years. 


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WA’s public option grows as overall healthcare enrollment shrinks

May 6, 2026
Isobel Charlé

Washington state’s public option for healthcare is growing, even as fewer people are signing up for health insurance overall, according to new data from the Washington Health Benefit Exchange. 


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WA aims to make applying for college simpler

April 22, 2026
Isobel Charlé

Washington is among 10 states receiving funding to simplify college admissions and make them more student-centered.  


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Soaring diesel prices hit WA family farms' bottom line

April 7, 2026
Isobel Charlé and Mark Richardson

The conflict in Iran has caused fuel prices to soar and Washington State farmers said it hits them hard when they are putting crops in the ground. 


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Report: WA family caregivers provide $25 billion yearly in labor

April 2, 2026
Isobel Charlé

Family caregivers in Washington state provide an estimated $25 billion worth of unpaid care each year, according to a new report from AARP. 


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WA apprenticeship tackles child care shortage head-on

March 30, 2026
Isobel Charlé

A Washington nonprofit is addressing the need for child care and on-the-job training at the same time by using an apprenticeship model, which combines paid work and certification. 


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