New Northern Light Health president wants to keep building toward financial stability

By Annie Rupertus, Bangor Daily News Staff Northern Light Health’s new leader is confident that he can help bring long-term sustainability to the struggling health system. The system’s new CEO and president, Dr. By Annie Rupertus, Bangor Daily...

Emerson Elementary in Seattle closed through Monday for flooding

SEATTLE — An elementary school in South Seattle is closed through Monday because of flooding. According to Emerson Elementary’s principal, Keyunda Wilson, a broken water fountain caused major damage to classrooms, supplies, and materials on the...

Health Insurers Expanding Obamacare Despite U.S. Shutdown Over Tax Credits

Oscar Health is expanding its market footprint selling individual health insurance under the Affordable Care Act despite the lack of commitment from the Republican-led Congress to tax credits that would make policies more affordable. Oscar Health...

Washington State Department of Health secures USDA funding to maintain WIC benefits through October

Amazon One Medical: DEMYSTIFYING PERIMENOPAUSE AND MENOPAUSE

Learn the facts about these important stages of women's health and the gap in medical care *** October is Menopause Awareness Month *** SEATTLE, Oct. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- BACKGROUND: Each year in the United States, approximately 2 million...

Snohomish County resident hospitalized with listeria in multistate outbreak

EVERETT [SNOHOMISH COUNTY HEALTH DEPT]—Snohomish County Health Department officials have confirmed that a Snohomish County resident is among those affected in a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes, a serious bacterial infection linked to...

How Washington State Ranks In Energy Efficiency This October

October is known for a lot of things. It's Halloween month, it's Breast Cancer Awareness month, and it's National Energy Awareness Month. Along with the energy awareness, Washington State is doing great as far as being one of the most energy...

WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Vandal smashes car windshields

The video and photos were sent by Bill, one of multiple victims of overnight vandalism that damaged multiple car windshields: Smashed a bunch of windshields on Avalon last night in West Seattle. Here’s a couple photos, but there’s a lot more car...

Trump refugee policy, travel ban strand Washington state-bound family in Qatar

Alexandra Yoon-Hendricks / The Seattle Times (TNS) Stranded in Qatar, an Afghan mother, father and their three children dream of the Seattle area. They dream of a pathway to higher education for their younger daughter, a chance for their youngest...

Keto Diet: 9 Steps for Beginners

1. Know What Foods You’ll Eat and Avoid on the Ketogenic Diet When following a keto meal plan, you’ll be severely limiting carbs. Kristen Mancinelli, RDN, a New York–based nutritionist, recommends starting off with between 20 and 30 grams of...

Bob Asmussen | Rainy in Seattle? You betcha.

SEATTLE — Apparently, the rain is going to be a pain. Forecasts for the Emerald City on Saturday afternoon call for periods of downpours, some heavy. That’s when Illinois and Washington square off in a battle of 5-2 football teams at Husky...

Washington State vs. Ole Miss prediction: Odds, picks, best bet Saturday

Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. The Tulsa Golden Hurricane couldn’t come through for us last week, dropping our ‘Ugly...

Washington State Employee Contracts: What You Need to Know

(The Center Square) – The Washington State Office of Financial Management has released cost estimates for the two recently approved Washington Public Employee Association contracts for fiscal year 2026: one for General Government employees and one...

Washington state agrees not to require clergy to report child abuse disclosed in confession

OLYMPIA Wash. (KPTV) - The state of Washington, clergy members and the U.S. Department of Justice have reached an agreement after the DOJ and clergy sued over a new state law making priests and pastors mandatory reporters of child abuse, the state...

World Series storylines: Can Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani make history? How healthy is Bo Bichette?

The 2025 World Series is upon us, which means we're anywhere from four to seven games (seven please!) from awarding both belt and title for another Major League Baseball season. That honor will of course go to either the Los Angeles Dodgers,...

Police: Security guard arrested in shooting outside Pioneer Square nightclub

SEATTLE — The Seattle Police Department (SPD) says they are investigating a shooting that happened outside a nightclub, leaving a 27-year-old man seriously injured. Police say a 25-year-old security guard was involved in the incident, which...

Race for citywide Seattle City Council seat focuses on housing, crime reduction and local businesses

Ballots have been sent to registered voters. Incumbent Seattle City Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck, a democrat, is facing Republican challenger Rachael Savage. Election Day is fewer than two weeks away. One of Seattle's most notable contests...

Vacancy: Port Captain / Marine Superintendent, Olympia Ocean Carriers Ltd, Limassol, Cyprus

Join the Olympia Ocean Carriers dynamic and growing team in the shipping industry! We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Port Captain / Marine Superintendent to join our Company and oversee the operational and safety performance of...

Washington state’s food aid program for infants and mothers now funded through October

By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard Washington mothers and their babies will have access to food benefits through the end of the month, even though the federal government remains shut down, the state’s Department of Health...

CASE STUDY: Sample Middle-Class WA Couple Facing $880 -$1,325 Monthly Health Insurance Premium Increase Across All 39 Counties

Sample ACA exchange user in Washington state will have to pay over $12K more for same healthcare coverage in 2026 STATEWIDE AVERAGES 2025 Monthly Premium 2026 Monthly Premium Total Annual Increase $414.12 $1,463.35 $12,590.76 WASHINGTON, D.C. –...