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Long-term care facilities typically rely on foreign-born workers, but they are unlikely to be undocumented because of requirements imposed on facilities that accept government insurance.
Read More about Care facilities monitoring Medicaid, immigration changes
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.
Read More about Inspired by wife’s example, he helped save a Husky legend’s life
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 about Fox Island raising money to resurface community’s beloved tennis courts
A panel discussion on safety and risk reduction in psychedelic use headlines the event.
Read More about Psychedelic Society Resource Fair promotes possible health benefits of psilocybin, other hallucinogenics
Temperatures could hit the mid-90s on July 16, but a popular spot to cool off won’t be available.
Read More about Water utility asks some customers to conserve as region enters hottest days of 2025
As the uninsured population grows, the sudden rise in uncompensated care would disrupt budgets for hospitals, medical providers and the state.
Read More about Impact of Medicaid reductions will reach far beyond those covered by Medicaid
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 about Pharmacies in flux following Rite Aid’s bankruptcy
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 about Pierce County detox facility extends time patients spend recovering from opioid addiction
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 about Denson opens up about cancer diagnosis, urges regular screening for early intervention
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 about Big Pickleball seeks toehold in Gig Harbor while the sport thrives with new public options for play