young adults

News

State revisits how to handle young adults who commit crimes

Paula Wissel

The criminal justice system has long treated juveniles who commit crimes differently than adults. Now, research suggests young adults ages 18 to 25 should…

Thinking about life after college: “A lot of young people think if they just go to college and get a degree in anything they’re ticket is punched and that’s not always the case."

Education

Some 2-year degrees trump bachelor's degrees for jobs, income

Charla Bear

We've heard a lot of stories lately about the struggles of young, unemployed people with college degrees. A Washington State agency says the reason for…

George Mason University students help their peers register to vote in Washington, D.C. Young people in the "other" Washington, on the west coast, have the best access to the political process in the nation, according to a new survey.

Law

Washington leads nation in voting access for young people

Charla Bear

Young people have an easier time voting in Washington State than anywhere else in the country. That’s according to a survey by Rock the Vote, a group that…

Frank Benish shows Leah Scott how to operate a cement polisher on Aug. 10, 2010. The demonstration was part of the SODO, Inc., program that helps disadvantaged young people gain job experience.

Other News

Jobs scarce for young adults in Washington

Charla Bear

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/kplu/local-kplu-950781.mp3If you’ve been to grocery stores, malls or restaurants lately – you might…