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Mental Health Access: Benton County is rolling out free virtual therapy for residents ages 8–29 through Handspring Health, aiming to cut weeks-long waits for counselors. Public Health Watch: New WSU research finds hantavirus exposure is far more common in Pacific Northwest rodents than previously thought, with a meaningful share showing past or active infection—raising the stakes for prevention and awareness. Foster Care Rights: Washington has agreed to a permanent injunction blocking DCYF from denying or restricting foster licenses based on foster parents’ religious beliefs. Wildfire Insurance Reality: State Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer held a wildfire recovery town hall in Medical Lake, spotlighting how communities need upfront funding and better coverage options after the 2023 Gray Fire. Health Policy & Care Systems: Providence Swedish is reportedly merging family medicine residency programs, cutting training slots—an issue that could ripple into primary care capacity. Community Health & Safety: Volunteers placed thousands of flags at Washington’s veterans cemetery ahead of Memorial Day, honoring service members and suicide-loss families alike.

Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.

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