Because of Cora Smith’s advocacy, the state officially declared June 25 as Vitiligo Day to raise awareness about the disease that causes irregular spots or patches on the skin.
MultiCare told patients that it believes based “on utilization and other factors,” the best path forward is to connect patients with other primary care providers and community resources.
The elimination of a pandemic-era tax credit appears to have contributed to lower enrollment in the Washington Healthplanfinder in 2026.
The hospital has received a permit from the city of Gig Harbor to operate a mobile MRI unit on the north side of the hospital.
Tedd Wetherbee, a Democrat from Gig Harbor, is the third candidate to announce a run for the position being vacated by Rep. Michelle Valdez.
Only 11 legislative Democrats voted against the millionaires tax. Two of them represent the 26th District.
The city deeded the land to FISH Food Bank in 2018, and now the nonprofit wants to give it back. But FISH wants space set aside for its possible future use.
Nitrous oxide products, often sold in steel cartridges known as whippets, are cheap and widely available at convenience stores and smoke shops.
The financially-driven decision to close the clinic will force many families to go as far as Seattle or Tacoma to receive care for their special-needs children.
Aleksandr Shablykin struggled with bipolar disorder and stopped taking his medication before he killed his mother and three other women in Wauna last month.
