Steves purchased the property to prevent it from closing. Many homeless people had come to depend on the Lynnwood Hygiene Center, which had operated rent-free on the property since 2020.

Decisions at the federal and state levels around insurance continue to undervalue obstetrics care, providers say, with compensation models often failing to create sustainable revenue.

An evacuation order from King County covered homes and businesses east of the Green River in parts of Tukwila, Renton and Kent.

Unprecedented flooding drove tens of thousands of people from their homes. As local authorities share resources, the Trump administration has authorized federal emergency aid.

A report published earlier this year found that people living near cannabis retailers were more likely to be diagnosed with cannabis use disorder and mental health issues.

The South Sound public health agency is expected to lay off 22 employees. A department spokesperson said this was due to expected federal and state funding cuts.

North Helpline, which serves residents in North Seattle, shares how people can help food banks after funding for the federal food assistance ran out over the weekend.

Federal lawmakers continue to debate whether to extend tax credits driving down Affordable Care Act insurance costs. Without them, many Washingtonians may risk going uninsured.

A new study by the University of Washington links heavy wildfire smoke to a reduction in active sperm.

The Tacoma Area Coalition of Individuals with Disabilities has served Pierce County for decades. But the end of a longtime partnership is forcing it to look for a new home.