April 14, 2025, 8:15am Health
Mass firings at the FDA have decimated divisions tasked with releasing public records generated by the agency’s regulatory activities in sectors including tobacco, food, medical devices, and veterinary medicine. Read story
April 14, 2025, 6:01am Health
In just 16 months, a new nursing program in Meridian will usher its first class of nurses into the health care workforce. In Idaho, that workforce is waiting with open arms — and a deficit of hundreds of workers. Read story
April 11, 2025, 9:23am Health
Pioneering Washington Secretary of Health Mary Selecky died earlier this week at age 78. Read story
April 11, 2025, 9:22am Health
Current President Donald Trump made many promises on the campaign trail. Just a few months into his presidency, he has taken actions on several priorities, primarily through issuing executive orders. Since January 20, he’s issued 111 executive orders, according to the Federal Register. Read story
April 11, 2025, 9:09am Health
More than a dozen vaccination clinics were canceled in Pima County, Arizona. Read story
April 10, 2025, 8:59am Business
A Vermont firm has recalled more than 1,700 pounds of butter because it may be contaminated with coliform, a type of bacteria found in fecal matter. Read story
April 9, 2025, 12:03pm Health Free
Washington hospitals are raising alarm that taxes and insurance payment caps proposed in the state Legislature could jeopardize their finances and undermine patient care. Read story
April 9, 2025, 10:45am Health
Editor’s note: This story mentions suicide. If you know someone in crisis, resources are available here. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, call the national crisis hotline at 988. Read story
April 8, 2025, 12:39pm Health Free
Washington lawmakers are looking at requiring assisted living facilities to be certified to take care of people with dementia. Read story
April 8, 2025, 12:34pm Health
A federal program that provides help for thousands of Spokane County residents could be at risk after the staff who administer the program were fired last week. Read story
