Health & Wellness

Fox Island raising money to resurface community’s beloved tennis courts

Jul 18, 2025 | By:

The community built the tennis courts thanks to a donation and a door-to-door fundraising campaign in 1973. They’re in need of some TLC now.

Read More

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

Jul 16, 2025 | By:

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

Read More

Water utility asks some customers to conserve as region enters hottest days of 2025

Jul 15, 2025 | By:

Temperatures could hit the mid-90s on July 16, but a popular spot to cool off won’t be available.

Read More

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

Jul 14, 2025 | By:

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

Read More

Pharmacies in flux following Rite Aid’s bankruptcy

Jul 10, 2025 | By:

The Bartell Drugs in Olympic Village will close Sept. 1, after the Rite Aid on Point Fosdick becomes a CVS. Both pharmacies have a lot of empty shelves.

Read More

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

Jul 10, 2025 | By:

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.

Read More

Denson opens up about cancer diagnosis, urges regular screening for early intervention

Jul 07, 2025 | By:

The Pierce County councilmember announced on July 3 that she is undergoing radiation therapy after being diagnosed with breast cancer. Her doctors caught the cancer early thanks to a mammogram.

Read More

Big Pickleball seeks toehold in Gig Harbor while the sport thrives with new public options for play

Jul 03, 2025 | By:

At least two companies are looking in to operating indoor pickleball facilities in Gig Harbor, but they haven’t found the right spot yet.

Read More

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

Jul 02, 2025 | By:

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

Read More

Expanded hospital staffing law begins to go into effect

Jun 26, 2025 | By:

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

Read More