Vaccine expert addresses decline in immunizations in Washington state

SPOKANE, Wash. - Multicare physician and vaccine expert, Dr. Gretchen LaSalle, addressed the recent decline in respiratory immunizations in Washington State. According to the Washington State Department of Health, as of October 22, 13.6% of...

Seattle shifting public safety approach, expands CARE Teams

The city of Seattle is shifting its approach to public safety, including pay raises for officers with added accountability, and how the city responds to 911 calls. SEATTLE - Seattle is shifting its approach to public safety, combining pay raises...

Newport Community Hospital receives WSDOT grant for electric vehicle chargers

NEWPORT, Wash. - Newport Community Hospital is set to install five electric vehicle chargers as part of a parking lot expansion, all made possible by a grant from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). The hospital was...

Providence to close inpatient pediatric wing at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital

The operator of Santa Rosa’s longest-serving hospital is closing its inpatient pediatric wing, leaving local families with fewer options in the region for cases where children require non-emergency overnight care. Providence informed impacted...

What Residents Should Know About Measles in Washington State

The Washington State department of health has a beneficial new tool to help people see where measles exposures are in the state. wadoh.maps.argis.comwadoh.maps.argis.com Recently (On October 13th), a person with confirmed measles traveled through...

New website bridges health care gap for adults with Down syndrome

The CARE Down Syndrome website is a centralized resource that helps families and health care providers. SEATTLE — Seattle mom Rebecca Partridge is exploring a resource she wishes she had years ago while raising her son, Josh. A new online hub...

Ed Dept. Must Face States' Case Over Mental Health Grants

By Rachel Riley ( October 22, 2025, 7:27 PM EDT) -- A Seattle federal judge declined to throw out a lawsuit accusing the U.S. Department of Education of illegally discontinuing grants for student mental health programming, recognizing that...

Downtown Seattle Association: Summer violent crime down amid revitalization push

(The Center Square) – Violent crime in the commercial core of downtown Seattle dropped 36% this summer compared to the same time period last year, according to the latest data from the Downtown Seattle Association’s Downtown Revitalization...

NFL WEEK 5 PICKS: Tampa Bay Bucs will be out to sea in Seattle

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WATCH: Tentative deal with Seattle Police Guild lifts caps on behavioral health responders

(The Center Square) – A tentative contract agreement between Seattle and the Seattle Police Officers Guild will permanently expand the city's behavioral health response teams. The agreement will double the size of the Community Assisted Response...

Washington state student punched by teacher seeks millions in damages

Denisa R. Superville / The Seattle Times (TNS) For years Seattle Public Schools received warnings about math teacher James Johnson for allegedly using profanity and making students uncomfortable. That was before he punched a student in the face....

Seattle unveils groundbreaking police contract, enabling major CARE expansion and strengthening accountability

Mayor Bruce Harrell's administration announced a tentative collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the Seattle Police Officers Guild (SPOG) today, marking a "pivotal moment" in the city’s public safety strategy. The four-year contract, which...

Around 100 Blue Jays fans have donated to the Seattle Children’s Hospital after the ALCS

10 leaders from Qatar named in Forbes Middle East’s Top Healthcare Leaders 2025 (Executives & Founders)

Ten professionals from Qatar have been featured in Forbes Middle East’s Top Healthcare Leaders 2025, which recognises influential figures shaping the future of the region’s healthcare industry. The 2025 edition of the list highlights 150...

Sticker shock: Washington state health insurance buyers confront steep price hikes

By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard The roughly 300,000 Washingtonians who buy health insurance through the state’s online marketplace are set for a rude awakening as they begin shopping for plans. That’s because premiums for...

Seattle student punched by teacher seeks millions in damages

For years Seattle Public Schools received warnings about math teacher James Johnson for allegedly using profanity and making students uncomfortable. That was before he punched a student in the face. Now, attorneys in a civil case underway in King...

Health department launches measles exposure map

This story was originally published on MyNorthwest.com. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has launched a new online tool to help residents track potential measles exposures in real time. The Measles Exposure Location Tracker shows...

The Day After the Day After: Houston Texans stumble against the Seattle Seahawks 19-27

The Day After the Day After...when the raw, immediate emotions from the aftermath of a game diminish into the realm of clarity and the proverbial (or literal) hangover no longer haunts the mind. With that, a review of Week 7: SEATTLE, WASHINGTON -...

Addressing Food Access: Seattle's Response to Grocery Store Loss

(The Center Square) – Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell’s latest executive order directs city officials to explore acquiring former grocery stores to address current and potential food deserts. Harrell's executive order directs city staff to...

City of Seattle reaches tentative contract agreement with rank-and-file police officers

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced that the city and the Seattle Police Officers Guild have reached a tentative agreement for a new contract through 2027. SEATTLE — Mayor Bruce Harrell announced Wednesday that the city and the Seattle Police...