MultiCare announces ‘strategic affiliation’ with Samaritan Health of Oregon
Oct 23, 2025 | By: Conor WilsonMultiCare operates Indigo Urgent Care in Gig Harbor, Tacoma General and dozens of other clinics and hospitals in the region.
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Health insurance may get a lot more expensive soon for thousands of Washingtonians
Oct 13, 2025 | By: Conor WilsonThousands of Washington residents who get insurance through an online marketplace known as the Washington Healthplanfinder are weeks away from the start of open enrollment. How much they’ll pay for health and dental coverage next year– and whether some will be able to afford it – remains an open question. An enhanced premium tax credit
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Safe parking spaces available soon for families living in their vehicles
Oct 09, 2025 | By: Conor WilsonA local church will offer three safe parking spaces to families with children experiencing homelessness.
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Let’s Beat Breast Cancer rally promotes lifestyle choices to reduce risk
Sep 28, 2025 | By: Vince DiceThe Let’s Beat Breast Cancer rally promoted a plant-based diet, regular exercise, limiting alcohol and other lifestyle choices.
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COVID vaccines still available in Washington, but barriers could be on the horizon
Sep 16, 2025 | By: Conor WilsonThe state protected access to COVID vaccines, but a federal committee could undercut insurance coverage of them.
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Planned Parenthood will keep clinics open, despite ‘existential’ funding loss
Sep 04, 2025 | By: Conor WilsonPlanned Parenthood operates 30 health centers in Washington, including in Bremerton and Tacoma. The organization faces a potential loss of key federal and state funds.
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Food banks, farmers reeling after elimination of purchasing assistance program
Aug 25, 2025 | By: Conor WilsonA federal program helped food banks buy produce from local farmers. It won’t be available next year.
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Teachers are happy with cell phone bans; students are more ambivalent
Aug 21, 2025 | By: Conor WilsonA cell phone study at the University of Washington, which included Peninsula School District, offers a look at how teachers, students and parents feel about bans.
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Two years in, call volume at 988 crisis line up 52%
Aug 19, 2025 | By: Conor Wilson988 both gets callers in crisis to those best able to help them and relieves pressure on first responders and 911 lines.
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Pelvic health: A new conversation for a common condition
Aug 14, 2025 | By: Virginia Mason Franciscan HealthChronic pelvic pain is an all-too-common condition that is rarely spoken about. Many people will suffer in pain for years but avoid contacting their physician as they believe it is just a part of life. Others impacted by the pain turn to over-the-counter pain medications with little relief. This is especially common for women. One
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