Flu could have a comeback this fall in Washington Washington state virtually skipped past the flu virus in 2021. That's expected to come to an end soon Paige Browning
'Will I die?' Coverage of maternal deaths among Black women cause fear Earlier this year, Black health care providers penned an open letter to Black birthing people acknowledging that America's racist past casts a long shadow over the pregnancy experience. They called out “Black birth trauma porn” as a major contributing factor to the heightened fear around birth. Alisha Liggett, M.D.
Why this Seattle business owner is 'ecstatic' about King County's new vaccine rule If you've been to a bar or restaurant or you've seen a live show indoors recently, you may have been asked to prove you're vaccinated against Covid-19. In October, count on it. Katie Campbell
Washington troopers and public employees file lawsuit to overturn Gov. Inslee's vaccine mandate Dozens of Washington state troopers, prison correctional officers, ferry workers and other public sector employees have filed a lawsuit in Walla Walla County to try to overturn Gov. Jay Inslee's COVID-19 vaccine. The lawsuit alleges the mandate is unlawful and unconstitutional. Austin Jenkins
Want to opt-out of Washington’s new long-term care tax? Good luck getting a private policy in time Long-term care insurance companies have temporarily halted sales in Washington. The move follows a frenzy of interest in the costly insurance policies prompted by a November 1 deadline to opt out of a new state-run long-term care program. Austin Jenkins
Hugs in the time of Delta Vaccines have made it a lot safer to be physically close to people again. But that's prompting all sorts of conversations about people's comfort level with physical touch. Do you go in for a hug, or keep your distance? Sonya Sheptunov
'It's not our rule. We're just abiding by it.' Statewide mask mandate returns to Washington This week Washingtonians are once again required to wear face masks inside businesses and at indoor gatherings. Governor Jay Inslee made the decision as covid hospitalizations in the state are at an all time high in the coronavirus pandemic. Casey Martin
Covid makes a rebound, Washington begins planning for refugees, and mosquito anxiety, this week Bill Radke discusses this week's news with Crosscut Science and Environment Reporter Hannah Weinberger; South Seattle Emerald reporter and co-host of Clap Back Culture on Converge Media, Mike Davis; and Kitsap Sun Military Reporter Josh Farley. Alec Cowan
Heat wave likely killed far more people in Washington state than reported Hundreds more people died in Washington state during the last heat wave than previously reported, new analysis reveals. Gracie Todd
NW hospitals stock up on ice and 'prepare for the worst' of heat-related illnesses Local hospitals could see another influx of patients as the Northwest enters the summer’s second heat wave. Anna Boiko-Weyrauch
