USAID freeze fallout
A freeze on foreign aid is still causing some confusion among humanitarian workers. The Trump administration halted nearly all the foreign assistance for the U.S. Agency for International Development.
Flu ramping up in WA, CDC reports 15-year high in cases
Flu cases are ramping up across the country and here in Washington. The CDC said it has seen a 15-year high in the number of flu-related cases.
Seattle Children’s Hospital pauses gender affirming surgeries, residents protest
Some residents spent their Sunday protesting outside of Seattle Children’s Hospital, after the hospital stopped its gender-affirming surgeries for youths.
Protests for Seattle hospital to resume gender-affirming care
Some residents spent their Sunday protesting outside of Seattle Children’s Hospital, after they told FOX 13, the hospital stopped its gender-affirming surgeries for transgender youth. The move comes after President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order aimed at stopping federal support for gender-affirming care. The order bans federal support for this health care for transgender people under the age of 19.
Flu season doctor visits are at highest level in 15 years
Flu activity is at its highest level since 2009, forcing school closures and overwhelming hospitals across the U.S.
40,000 federal workers accept President Trump's buyout
More than 40,000 federal workers have accepted President Trump's buyout offer, which is part of his plan to reduce and restructure the federal workforce.
Nearly 100 on board Royal Caribbean cruise that left Tampa sick with gastrointestinal illness: CDC
Royal Caribbean’s Western Caribbean Cruise promised vacationers the chance to hike Mayan ruins in Mexico and swim in the waters of Grand Cayman.
Wisconsin asthma death lawsuit; family sues Walgreens, Optum Rx
A Wisconsin couple is suing Walgreens and a pharmacy benefits management company, alleging their son died because he couldn't afford a $500 spike in his asthma medication.
Bird flu in cattle: 2nd type of strain detected in US dairy cows
A new type of bird flu has been detected in dairy cattle in Nevada, according to the USDA. The strain is different from the version that has spread in U.S. herds since last year.
Playing classical music to unborn babies can stimulate development, study suggests
New research suggests that playing classical music to unborn babies can influence heart rate patterns, potentially stimulating fetal development.
Trump's tariffs could cost WA billions of dollars
As President Trump puts a temporary pause on tariffs, economists are beginning to calculate the potential fallout from the trade disruptions on a state-by-state basis.
Microplastics in people's brains increased by 50% in 8 years, study finds
Researchers determined in a recent study that human brains have higher concentrations of microplastics compared to other organs.
RFK Jr. passes first vote in confirmation process
The Senate Committee just approved Robert F. Kennedy as the head of the Department of Health.
Decommissioned WA ferry 'Elwha' becomes floating office
The Elwha ferry, a fixture of Washington State Ferries (WSF) for over 50 years, has been sold to Everett Ship Repair for $100,000, where it will be repurposed into floating office and warehouse space.
How Canada's retaliatory tariffs will impact the US economy
Canada plans to impose their own tariffs on the United States to retaliate against the 25% tariffs announced by President Trump. Canada's tariffs are expected to impact every industry in the U.S.