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UVA’s Metcalf: We’re not overlooking Washington State
By Jerry Ratcliffe Photo: UVA Athletics If there’s any notion that Virginia will be overlooking Washington State on Saturday night, veteran offensive lineman Drake Metcalf put those thoughts to rest earlier in the week. UVA (4-1, 3-0 ACC) is a...
Li Shiu Tong: The man behind Magnus Hirschfeld
Reprinted with permission from the Philadelphia Gay News https://epgn.com/ When Chinese medical student Li Shiu Tong met Magnus Hirschfeld in Shanghai during Hirschfeld’s 1931 world tour, their relationship — in which Li accompanied and cared for...
Five things to watch for as the Rams return from their Week 8 bye
1) Puka Nacua and Rob Havenstein's expected return Prior to the bye week, head coach Sean McVay said he was hopeful the third-year wide receiver would be back from his ankle injury this week, same with the veteran offensive lineman and his ankle...
Seahawks using bye week to get healthy
The Seahawks are on a bye week this week after knocking off Houston on Monday Night Football… Seattle’s preparing to travel to Washington next Sunday to face the Commanders. Coach Mike Macdonald says there’s plenty of good and not-so-good to go...
After Seattle, Blue Jays Fans Win LA Hearts With Moving Alex Vesia Gesture Amid Worrying News
The World Series is finally here. The Toronto Blue Jays are ready to host the Los Angeles Dodgers for Game 1 on Friday night at Rogers Center. But just as the hype reached its peak, somber news from the Dodgers’ camp has reminded everyone that...
New Contract Will Give Seattle Police Officers Significant Raises
Seattle and its largest police union have agreed on a new contract that will give officers significant new raises while clearing the way for a more independent nonpolice crisis response team. The contract, which still needs to be ratified by the...
‘Chemtrail’ theories warn of health dangers from contrails. The idea takes wing at Kennedy’s HHS
By Stephanie Armour, KFF Health News While plowing a wheat field in rural Washington state in the 1990s, William Wallace spotted a gray plane overhead that he believed was releasing chemicals to make him sick. The rancher began to suspect that all...
Assisted Suicide Misuse
National Data on Assisted Suicide When it comes to American’s opinions on doctor-assistive suicide, survey data have shown that Americans’ belief in the morality of the practice has decreased. Identical studies done in 2016 and 2025 by the Lifeway...
Joey Daccord posts shutout as Seattle Kraken beat Winnipeg
The Kraken finished a six-game road trip 2-2-2 with another eye-catching win against the Winnipeg Jets, who won the Presidents’ Trophy last season with the league’s best record. When one of the best active goalies in the world is at the other end...
Expert discusses effects of gambling addiction and how to treat it
In order to gamble, it used to be that one had to travel to the neon-lit city of Las Vegas. Today, slot machines and blackjack tables are commonplace in Kitsap County and communities across the nation. Two local tribal casinos and a cardroom...
2025 NFL MVP Stock Watch: Matthew Stafford Still Dialing Up Big Plays For Rams
Before the start of the regular season, a major question for the Los Angeles Rams was whether 37-year-old quarterback Matthew Stafford would be even healthy enough to start the season opener after an aggravated disk in his back limited his...
Here's how much Washingtonians’ healthcare costs could increase without ACA tax credits
Customers could see cost increases of up $5,000 per year, or double to triple their previous costs. SEATTLE — Tens of thousands of Washington residents could see double to triple their normal healthcare costs if Congress fails to renew the ACA tax...
Seahawks All-22 review: The good and bad from Seattle’s rookies against the Texans
The Seattle Seahawks rookies combined for 198 snaps in Week 7 versus the Houston Texans. That was the most so far this season. Gray Zabel and Nick Emmanwori had a significant impact, and Elijah Arroyo also played well, despite the “bad image” left...
Seattle Seahawks Launch Campaign To Find The Greenest Fan
The Seattle Seahawks are expanding their commitment to environmental sustainability activating fans through their new Go the Extra Yard campaign, which encourages fans to take simple sustainable actions. Getty Images As the Seattle Seahawks...
How CareaVan Mobile Health Services Aims To Bridge Healthcare Gaps
Access to health care in the Wenatchee Valley can be problematic for some people in low-income situations. If you don't have a regular physician, you wind up going to the emergency room for all kinds of things including a bad case of the flu....
Emerus plans for more micro hospitals | HLTH 2025
Las Vegas – Emerus has opened a host of small hospitals in the past few years, and more are on the way. The company works with a number of health systems to operate micro hospitals, typically with 10 beds or less. Next week, the company will open...
Two players to watch, one key, and one prediction for No. 18 UVA football vs. Washington State
After taking care of business in a pair of overtime thrillers against then No. 8 Florida State and Louisville, the Virginia Cavaliers went into last weekend’s bye with a 5-1 record (3-0 ACC), a recalibrated set of expectations, and in need of some...
WA healthcare unions: Democrats must hold the line
Unless Congress acts, millions of working people will see their health insurance costs skyrocket and millions more will be forced to go without coverage altogether. The consequences will be devastating for working families. SEATTLE, WA (October...
MSC Cruises announces upgrades to MSC Magnifica
MSC Cruises has started on the upgrade of MSC Magnifica, marking the start of an extensive enhancement program. MSC Magnifica has been in service since 2010 and is the first of two Musica Class ships due to enter dry dock at Palumbo Malta Shipyard...
Seattle police uncover EBT trafficking ring exploiting homeless and drug addicted
The defendants “are driving an illicit marketplace in which people who are addicted to drugs can readily sell food benefits for cash.” The Seattle Police Department (SPD) has dismantled a multi-group crime ring accused of exploiting homeless and...