Shane Ersland

City officials are working to address homelessness in Shoreline, noting there is a need for more permanent supportive housing in the city.

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston highlighted significant progress in curbing homelessness in the city during his first year in office at the State of the City address on Monday. He will continue to make the houseless a primary focus in his second year, announcing his goal to make Denver the largest American city to ever end street homelessness for U.S. veterans.

Many Coloradans who need substance use treatment are not getting it because they are not comfortable talking about their problem or treatment is too expensive.

Educators discussed the challenges they face delivering institutional education (IE) services to justice-involved students during a Washington Joint Select Committee on Governance and Funding for IE meeting Friday.

Lawmakers recently discussed options that could help improve access to eye care for elderly patients in Minnesota.

A new South Country Health Alliance initiative is providing telehealth opportunities for doula services in Minnesota.

The Seattle & King County Public Health Department is ramping up efforts to distribute naloxone and other harm-reducing medications to address rising drug overdose deaths in the region.

Washingtonians need greater access to medication and treatment for opioid use disorder in the state, according to health officials.

The Minnesota Leadership Council on Aging is working to improve the public's understanding of what aging means and end ageism.

Advocates discussed their support for a proposed department for community aging in Minnesota during a Legislative Task Force on Aging meeting on Wednesday.