Brinnon, Quilcene and Discovery Bay are exploring a shared ALS "sprint" car pilot to speed paramedic care across south Jefferson County.

A limited number of SkinnyDipped Dark Chocolate Coconut Almond Bites were recalled after undeclared peanuts were found in individual wrappers. No illnesses were reported as of the notice.

Hundreds of Good Samaritan nurses picketed in Puyallup, pressing MultiCare over proposed contract changes they say would cut staffing protections and reflect discriminatory language.

Everett Animal Shelter says about two dozen parvo cases have surfaced across Snohomish County; the shelter urges vaccinations and plans community clinics.

The Church of Jesus Christ pledged $25M to UNICEF’s Child Nutrition Fund; a Bezos family match will lift this round’s impact to about $50M for global child nutrition.

Chelan‑Douglas Health District confirmed a Sin Nombre hantavirus case in Chelan County and said it is unrelated to the MV Hondius cruise outbreak. Officials urged cleaning precautions.

Washington state is letting people in prison call or text 988 from phones and tablets; officials call it an added safety resource while advocates warn it can’t replace on‑site care.

A Milliman analysis commissioned by Kaiser found significant prescription drug savings for Washington employers — HMO plans saved 26% and PPO plans 15%, cutting per‑member drug spend.

A UW-led study found older adults whose memory problems affect daily life are more likely to live with unsecured guns; researchers urge clinicians to pair counseling with lock distribution.

Nearly 36,500 fewer Washingtonians enrolled in ACA marketplace plans after enhanced federal subsidies lapsed; the state has about $55M in one-time aid to soften the hit.

Vancouver’s Circle Wellness is bringing its private thermal Circuit to Seattle this summer. The single‑suite spa offers private 90‑ and 120‑minute sessions built around heat‑and‑cold contrast.

West Coast health officials recommend a second 2025–26 COVID‑19 vaccine dose for adults 65+ roughly six months after the first. Officials say the updated shots target JN.1 and are covered by Medicare Part B.

Two former UW medical residents filed a King County class-action saying WPHP forced flawed evaluations and stalled their careers; WPHP has moved to dismiss under state immunity.