Microsoft in the drugstore? Why the tech giant is partnering with Walgreens Kim Malcolm talks with Geekwire's Todd Bishop about why Microsoft is entering a retail partnership with the parent company of Walgreens. Kim Malcolm
A man with disabilities was left at an ER. He stayed there three weeks Adults with disabilities are living in hospitals, because they have nowhere else to go. Kate Walters
This week, we consider your taxes Bill Radke reviews the week’s news with Chris Vance, co-chair of the Washington Independents, Erica C. Barnett, writer at "The C is For Crank," and Joni Balter, host of Civic Cocktail on the Seattle Channel. Bill Radke
More than a million Washingtonians got unnecessary medical treatment in one year Low-cost, yet wasteful medical procedures cost an estimated $341 million from July 2016 to June 2017, according to a new report by the Washington Health Alliance. Anna Boiko-Weyrauch
My grandpa lost his girlfriend to cancer. He fights for Medicaid in her name My grandpa, Steve Schoettmer, lost his girlfriend Rose to colon cancer in 2017. In the past, his county's Democratic party had approached him about running for office, but he had refused. Rose was too ill. But when he heard that Speaker Paul Ryan was threatening to cut Medicaid and Medicare, he decided that it was time for him to run. Hannah Schoettmer
Supreme Court Ducks Effort To Defund Planned Parenthood Two states had tried to block the use of Medicaid money for non-abortion, pregnancy-related health care services at Planned Parenthood. The action is a big win for Planned Parenthood. Nina Totenberg
A care provider for 65 adults who are developmentally disabled will close in King County A major provider of in-home care for developmentally disabled adults in Washington has announced it will cease operations in King County in the coming weeks because of a lack of affordable housing and challenges related to recruiting and retaining staff. Austin Jenkins
Pelosi Declares Victory In Battle For The House; GOP To Retain Senate Majority With solid wins by GOP candidates in states President Trump won handily in 2016, Senate Republicans maintain their majority in the Senate. And, House Democratic leaders declared victory. Kelsey Snell
First flu death in Washington state confirmed A Pierce County man in his 40s died Monday in a hospital -- Washington state's first flu death this season. Casey Martin
Free health care clinic returns to KeyArena this week It’s expected to serve roughly 4,000 people between Thursday and Sunday this week. Kate Walters
