Washington state ophthalmology group to open ASC

Spokane, Wash.-based Eye Consultants PS opened a new clinic and plans to launch an ASC in Spokane Valley to expand access to cataract and vision care. The clinic opened in August, with an adjacent surgery center expected to open this fall,...

St. Demetrios Offers Housing for Medical Visitors through Philoxenia House Ministry

SEATTLE, WA – Seattle’s Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church through its recently established Philoxenia House Ministry now provides temporary housing opportunities for individuals and families traveling to Seattle for outpatient cancer...

Washington state lawmakers clash over government shutdown blame

As the government shutdown continues, tensions are rising between Senator Patty Murray and Representative Michael Baumgartner over who holds responsibility. During a recent interaction with a reporter, Senator Murray commented on her communication...

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...

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...

Bishops, state agree to protect Confession in Washington state’s mandatory reporter law

(OSV News) –Washington state’s government and its Catholic bishops reached an agreement Oct. 10 in a federal lawsuit over the state's mandatory reporter law they said could force priests to violate the seal of Confession. In an order filed with...

MultiCare and Tellica Imaging open three outpatient centers in Washington state

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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...

Shutdown leaves gaps in states’ health data as respiratory illness season begins

By Tim Henderson, Stateline.org As the federal shutdown continues, states have been forced to fall back on their own resources to spot disease outbreaks — just as respiratory illness season begins. The shutdown has halted dashboards and expert...

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...

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...

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...

Sticker shock: WA health insurance buyers confront steep price hikes

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 individual insurance bought on the Washington Health...

This day in history: Spokane’s debate over selling stray dogs for medical research intensified

From 1975: The hot debate over whether the city should sell stray dogs to Washington State University for research was getting even hotter. One man said it would be “the first step to communism.” “They’ll sell your pets and the next thing you...

Ongoing Environmental and Public Health Hazards at Yelm Farm

Submitted by Thurston County Public Health and Social Services Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) continues to address a long-standing hazardous waste issue at 17909 Lawrence Lake Rd. SE in Yelm, Washington. As of September...

Democrats: WA health care premiums to 'skyrocket' without key tax credit

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Multiple members of Washington state's congressional delegation are suggesting that premiums are set to double for most people who buy from the state health exchange, unless the enhanced premium tax credit is continued in the...

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...

Seattle Reign clinch playoff berth in Lu Barnes’ final regular-season home match

For some reason — not just health — 13 years felt like the right time to retire for Reign original Lu Barnes. The club feels stable, in her opinion, and there’s a promising future that she’d like to help guide from a different role than as team...

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...

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 -...