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RFK Jr.’s purge of FOIA staff at FDA spares people working on COVID vaccine lawsuits

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

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Program aims to alleviate Idaho’s nursing shortage

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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

Colville native and former Washington Secretary of Health Mary Selecky has died

April 11, 2025, 9:23am Health

Pioneering Washington Secretary of Health Mary Selecky died earlier this week at age 78. Read story

FILE - Liv Y., center, holds a transgender pride flag as people gather to protest against the Trump administration and Project 2025 near the Washington State Capitol building, Feb. 5, 2025, in Olympia, Wash.

Guide to the Washington state protections for transgender and gender nonconforming folks

FILE - Liv Y., center, holds a transgender pride flag as people gather to protest against the Trump administration and Project 2025 near the Washington State Capitol building, Feb. 5, 2025, in Olympia, Wash.

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

Measles was under control in the United States, but the U.S. is seeing outbreaks again in areas where vaccination rates have fallen. Because measles is so contagious, outbreaks happen quickly.

Slashed federal funding cancels vaccine clinics amid measles surge

Measles was under control in the United States, but the U.S. is seeing outbreaks again in areas where vaccination rates have fallen. Because measles is so contagious, outbreaks happen quickly.

April 11, 2025, 9:09am Health

More than a dozen vaccination clinics were canceled in Pima County, Arizona. Read story

This image provided by Cabot Creamery shows a  Cabot Creamery 8-ounce premium butter made with sea salt product. A recall was issued on March 26, 2025.

Cabot Creamery butter recalled over fecal bacteria contamination

This image provided by Cabot Creamery shows a  Cabot Creamery 8-ounce premium butter made with sea salt product. A recall was issued on March 26, 2025.

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

The Washington Capitol building in Olympia.

Washington hospitals warn Legislature’s budget plans would deal them a financial hit

The Washington Capitol building in Olympia.

April 9, 2025, 12:03pm Health

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

Washington puts restrictions on lethal chemical used in suicides

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

The Washington State Capitol building is seen through morning fog, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, in Olympia, Wash.

Dementia care facilities would have to meet new state standards under WA bill

The Washington State Capitol building is seen through morning fog, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, in Olympia, Wash.

April 8, 2025, 12:39pm Health

Washington lawmakers are looking at requiring assisted living facilities to be certified to take care of people with dementia. Read story

‘Shortchanging communities’: Lawmakers rip Trump, RFK after staff who administered ‘critical’ heating assistance program fired

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