WA households can’t afford basics, even if they’re not poor, report says; Search for Wenatchee father intensifies: What we know about the Decker sister deaths

WA households can’t afford basics, even if they’re not poor, report says

The Seattle Times — Over a quarter of households in Washington earn more than the federal poverty threshold but still struggle to afford necessities like housing, child care, transportation and more, according to a recent report on affordability in Washington … Over the past few years, low-wage workers in Washington have seen significant pay increases. The minimum wage almost doubled between 2010 and 2023, the duration of the study. But in the same window, costs of living also went up, sometimes outpacing wages, the study found. $

Search for Wenatchee father intensifies: What we know about the Decker sister deaths

KING TV — The search continues for Travis Decker, who is wanted on probable cause for murder in connection with the deaths of his three daughters, who were found dead west of Leavenworth earlier this week. Paityn, Evelyn and Olivia Decker, ages 9, 8 and 5, were reported missing last weekend after their father, Travis Decker, failed to return with them from a scheduled visitation. Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison said Wednesday that Decker is “well-versed” in outdoor survival and, in the past, he has lived off the grid for at least two months. Morrison said there is a possibility Decker may have scoped out the area and planted resources in advance to his disappearance.

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