Introducing the new College of Health dean

Margaret Contreras Editor-in-Chief Katy Tangenberg took the helm as the dean of the University’s newest college, the Cástulo de la Rocha College of Health and Community Well-Being with the start of the fall semester. She replaced interim Dean...

Meet a 62-year-old Washington state farmworker who chose self-deportation to Mexico after raising 4 children and 10 grandchildren in the U.S.

Ramón Rodriguez Vazquez was a farmworker for 16 years in southeast Washington state, where he and his wife of 40 years raised four children and 10 grandchildren. The 62-year-old was a part of a tight-knit community and never committed a crime. On...

‘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...

Jonathan Gannon stands by Kyler Murray despite stellar Jacoby Brissett performance

The Arizona Cardinals moved to 3-5 Monday night thanks to their 27-17 victory over the Dallas Cowboys. Quarterback Jacoby Brissett was one of the stars of the game, as he thrashed the hapless Cowboys defense, completing 67.7% of his passes for 261...

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...

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...

Ranking top 25 MLB trade candidates: Players who could be moved before 2026 season and potential landing spots

The 2025-26 MLB offseason has begun and it won't be long before trades and free agency signings begin. Like the regular season itself, baseball's offseason is a marathon, not a sprint, though there are always a few teams that jump right into the...

Guest Rant: Now Is the Time to Hope, and Vote

Seattle, this is the week that will decide what kind of city we are. Not in speeches or slogans, but in ballots cast, or not cast. The stakes are higher than any poll will tell you: whether we choose courage over fear, compassion over convenience,...

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 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...

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....

Good Samaritan stabbed multiple times by couple in Sequim released from hospital

WASHINGTON STATE — Two people are facing attempted murder charges, as well as several others, after allegedly stabbing a DoorDash driver and then stealing his car in the Sequim area Sunday evening. The victim, Melvin Swagerty of Port Angeles, was...

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...

Behind the Plate: Should Harper stay?

Should I stay or Should I go? You may remember the phrase as the title of The Clash’ s 1981 hit, but it can be a burning question around Philadelphia baseball circles involving Bryce Harper. After some questionable comments from Phillies’...

Arizona woman injured in Adams County collision

CONNELL — A Golden Valley, Arizona, woman was airlifted to Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland after her car was hit about a mile north of Connell Monday morning. Cynthia Douglass, 68, was driving east on State Route 26 at about 7 a.m. when...

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...

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar honored with 2025 World Leader for Peace and Security Award by Boston Global Forum

India News This honor places India’s spiritual and humanitarian leadership alongside the world’s most respected statesmen and visionaries. Gurudev’s recognition underscores India’s position as “Vishwa Guru” on the world stage, demonstrating how...

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...

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...

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...