Conor Wilson

Inspired by wife’s example, he helped save a Husky legend’s life

Jul 24, 2025

Shane Cleveland of Bremerton donated a kidney to former UW basketball and football star Nate Robinson in February. His wife Kara did the same, also for a stranger, 14 years ago.

Town hall crowd skeptical of tax break for affordable housing

Jul 22, 2025

Experts say the multi-family tax exemption is a good way to encourage affordable housing; some residents say it just shifts the tax burden.

Psychedelic Society Resource Fair promotes possible health benefits of psilocybin, other hallucinogenics

Jul 16, 2025

A panel discussion on safety and risk reduction in psychedelic use headlines the event.

Impact of Medicaid reductions will reach far beyond those covered by Medicaid

Jul 14, 2025

As the uninsured population grows, the sudden rise in uncompensated care would disrupt budgets for hospitals, medical providers and the state. 

Pierce County detox facility extends time patients spend recovering from opioid addiction

Jul 10, 2025

For decades, five days has been considered enough time to detox from alcohol or drug addictions. But withdrawal symptoms from fentanyl and other opioids are more severe.

Evictions spike in Pierce County, around the state

Jul 03, 2025

Pierce County had 3,568 evictions in 2024, a 22% jump from the prior year. Evictions were up 33% from pre-pandemic levels.

State program examines alternatives to problematic chemicals in artificial turf, other products

Jul 02, 2025

The state departments of Ecology and Health are leading an effort to determine whether turf can be manufactured without hazardous chemicals.

Expanded hospital staffing law begins to go into effect

Jun 26, 2025

Hospitals must submit staffing plans that include a minimum number of employees assigned to be in each unit at each hour of the day.

Whooping cough cases spiked sharply in 2024

Jun 19, 2025

The state recorded 25 times more cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, in 2024 than in 2023.

Drought declaration covers much of Western Washington — but not Gig Harbor

Jun 12, 2025

The state declared a drought emergency for much of Western Washington, but not for Gig Harbor or the Kitsap Peninsula. Here’s why.