MultiCare announces ‘strategic affiliation’ with Samaritan Health of Oregon
Oct 23, 2025MultiCare operates Indigo Urgent Care in Gig Harbor, Tacoma General and dozens of other clinics and hospitals in the region.
Health insurance may get a lot more expensive soon for thousands of Washingtonians
Oct 13, 2025Thousands of Washington residents who get insurance through an online marketplace known as the Washington Healthplanfinder are weeks away from the start of open enrollment. How much they’ll pay for health and dental coverage next year– and whether some will be able to afford it – remains an open question. An enhanced premium tax credit
Safe parking spaces available soon for families living in their vehicles
Oct 09, 2025A local church will offer three safe parking spaces to families with children experiencing homelessness.
26th District candidates pitch moderate stances on taxes and Trump
Oct 02, 2025The 26th District state Senate race pits appointed incumbent Deb Krishnadasan against six-term Rep. Michelle Caldier.
City considers new protections for renters
Sep 25, 2025The city council has not asked staff to draft any new legislation, but it has discussed steps like a landlord registry and extended notice for large rent hikes.
COVID vaccines still available in Washington, but barriers could be on the horizon
Sep 16, 2025The state protected access to COVID vaccines, but a federal committee could undercut insurance coverage of them.
Planned Parenthood will keep clinics open, despite ‘existential’ funding loss
Sep 04, 2025Planned Parenthood operates 30 health centers in Washington, including in Bremerton and Tacoma. The organization faces a potential loss of key federal and state funds.
Food banks, farmers reeling after elimination of purchasing assistance program
Aug 25, 2025A federal program helped food banks buy produce from local farmers. It won’t be available next year.
Teachers are happy with cell phone bans; students are more ambivalent
Aug 21, 2025A cell phone study at the University of Washington, which included Peninsula School District, offers a look at how teachers, students and parents feel about bans.
Two years in, call volume at 988 crisis line up 52%
Aug 19, 2025988 both gets callers in crisis to those best able to help them and relieves pressure on first responders and 911 lines.