Government Washington state, UW join lawsuit over Trump order cutting funding for medical research The University of Washington and Washington state are joining nearly two dozen states in suing the federal government over a change in funding from the National Institutes of Health. Scott Greenstone
Health Seattle Children's halts gender-affirming surgeries after executive order threatens loss of federal funds After three years on the wait list, Children’s canceled the 16-year-old's surgery hours before it was scheduled. "Losing eligibility would jeopardize care for our patients across the region," Children’s explained. Ann Dornfeld
Health Care Washington's hospital system is financially 'fragile' despite improvements For the first time in four years, financial losses at hospitals across Washington state are slowing down. Noel Gasca
Crime Doctor who sexually abused dozens of patients at Joint Base Lewis-McChord sentenced to 14 years An Army doctor who recently pleaded guilty to sexually abusing patients will serve nearly 14 years in prison. KUOW Staff
Health Care Washington's tribes want Medicaid to cover traditional healing When Washington’s legislative session kicks off next week, lawmakers will take up the issue of traditional Native American medicine. Eilís O'Neill
Crime Doctor at Joint Base Lewis-McChord pleads guilty to sexually abusing dozens of patients An Army doctor charged with sexually abusing dozens of patients at Madigan Army Medical Center on Joint Base Lewis-McChord pleaded guilty to more than 40 charges on Tuesday. Katie Campbell
Health How new flu, RSV vaccines could help protect more kids this year Several advancements in vaccines could help families keep viruses at bay this year. Eilís O'Neill
Health Washington offered state Medicaid to undocumented adults. Thousands still don't have coverage Washington state has extended new health insurance options to undocumented immigrants, but thousands of people who are eligible are still waiting for coverage. Eilís O'Neill
Health On Bainbridge Island, widower reunites with journalist who told late wife's cancer story 30 years ago Kevin Kniestedt
Health For Native Americans in Washington, stark health care disparities and preventable deaths endure Melanie Henshaw / InvestigateWest