My mom's mental illness told through photos Since 2009, I have been making photographs of my mentally ill, substance-abusing mother. Her diagnoses change frequently – from alcoholism to... Melissa Spitz
This week we're hunkering down for the storm of news How will Donald Trump's campaign troubles affect down-ballot Republicans in Washington? Should Seattle allow camping on public land? What are the... Andy Hurst
They lost their son and daughter to murder-suicide. Now they’re pushing for gun control James Balcerak was 23. He had autism and seemed to have lost hope of achieving the life he wanted. In an argument, he made it clear he was thinking of... Amy Radil
Seattle Children's clinic tackles special health needs of transgender kids Emily Fox talks with Dr. David Breland, medical director of the Gender Clinic at Seattle Children's Hospital. The new clinic will provide mental health... Emily Fox
Don't wait to get your flu shot, say health officials It’s that time of year again — the start of flu season. Health officials say don’t wait: Get a flu shot. Already, they’re getting reports of small... Ruby de Luna
Got guns? Here's why safe storage could save your life Kim Malcolm talks with Dr. Joseph Simonetti about the public health implications of safe firearm storage. His research finds that adolescents with risk... Kim Malcolm
Patients look for new treatment after pain center closures Bill Radke speaks with Seattle Times health reporter JoNel Aleccia about the closure of eight locations of the Seattle Pain Center and how the former... Bill Radke
Why isn't it easier to be fat and feminine? Bill Radke talks to Washington State University professor Deborah A. Christel about a recent study she co-authored on plus-sized women and athletic... Caroline Chamberlain
What you should know about deadly Legionnaires' disease Kim Malcolm talks with Dr. Jeffrey Duchin about the outbreak of Legionnaires' disease at the University of Washington Medical Center. Duchin is health... Kim Malcolm
King County Council approves detailed Best Starts for Kids plan The King County Council has unanimously approved the master plan for the $400 million Best Starts for Kids initiative voters passed last fall. Half of... Ann Dornfeld
