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Analysis finds over a third of WA households struggle to afford basic needs

A recent analysis from United Way has found over a third of Washington households are struggling to afford the basic costs of living. The national state average shows 41% of households are struggling to pay for those basic needs. In Washington, housing is the lead cost in the affordability burden.

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Anna Marie Yanny is a freelance reporter at KNKX. Originally from the Pacific Northwest, her journalism has taken her from San Francisco’s KQED to Wisconsin Public Radio and back again. She’s eager to tell stories that matter to Washingtonians, and loves the science beat. When she’s away from her desk, Anna Marie enjoys biking and playing trivia around town.