April 20, 2023, 8:24am Health
Another COVID-19 booster shot is on the way as federal health officials look to further augment protection for those at greater risk of developing severe disease. Read story
April 20, 2023, 7:44am Health
Nearly 13 million children missed one or more vaccinations in Africa between 2019 and 2021 because of the disruptive impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving the continent vulnerable to even more outbreaks of disease and facing a “child survival crisis,” a new report from UNICEF said Thursday. Read story
April 20, 2023, 7:39am Health
Low-income residents in Washington who qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program can benefit from passage of a bill that adds fresh produce money to their accounts through June. Read story
April 19, 2023, 11:17am Health
A bill that could be the strongest law regulating toxic chemicals in beauty and personal care products in the country is on Gov. Jay Inslee's desk. Read story
April 18, 2023, 7:37am Health
No one in Tekoa is surprised Susannah Scaroni won the women’s wheelchair division of the Boston Marathon on Monday, but everyone is excited for her. Read story
April 18, 2023, 6:02am Health
Tinnitus is a frequently reported symptom for audiology patients. It’s commonly referred to as ringing in the ears, but it can be different sounds like buzzing, roaring, clicking, hissing or humming. Read story
April 17, 2023, 7:32am Health
We’ve been warned that heat is a silent killer — and new research from the University of Washington confirms the extreme heat wave that hit the state two summers ago was, in fact, responsible for more than 150 deaths. Read story
April 16, 2023, 6:02am Health
The implications of Good Samaritan laws vary on a state-by-state basis, though all 50 states and the District of Columbia have legislation protecting bystanders who jump in to help in an emergency. Read story
April 16, 2023, 6:00am Business
Distance, time and a hard-to-spell road name didn’t help the odds for Dave Lohman. At his farm near Oakesdale in November, he suddenly lost all feeling on the left side of his body while operating a tractor. Read story
April 16, 2023, 5:53am Health
Kate Spencer is tired. Read story
