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Washington state hospitals are still losing money, leading to 'heartbreaking decisions'

Hospitals in Washington state are still losing money, a downward trend that started during the pandemic. And as they try to cut costs, patients are seeing the effects.

Health Care

Seattle’s troubled past and present suggest a new approach to mental health

The story of Seattle’s first known homeless man and how he was treated speaks to the continuing problems with mental health care 170 years later.

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Seattle takes a cold plunge to help kids with 'butterfly-like' skin

On Sunday, a crowd of Seattleites will brave the cold waters of Alki Beach to increase awareness for the group of genetic skin conditions known as epidermolysis bullosa, which cause painful blistering and tearing. The plunge was organized by the nonprofit EB Research Partnership, which aims to raise $80,000 for research that could help cure and improve treatment for the disorders.

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Seattle has a long road ahead to eliminate all traffic deaths by 2030

Seattle city leaders say they want to end traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2030. But with some collisions still on the rise, it’s unclear if the city can make that goal.

New Seattle apartment opens with promise to ‘end Native homelessness in King County’

A new five-story apartment building has opened on Lake City Way in northeast Seattle for adults experiencing chronic homelessness. The complex is the fourth housing development to open in the last few years for Native adults who struggle to find stable housing.

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King Country searches for ways to save public health clinics from the budget ax

Most of King County’s 10 public health centers will have to close next year unless the county comes up with a budget fix soon.

Mental Health

Vulnerable patients caught in ‘churn’ between Washington mental health care systems face life and death circumstances

Lost Patients is a deeply-reported, six-part docuseries examining the difficulties of treating serious mental illness through the lens of one city's past, present and future. With real-life testimonials from patients, families, and professionals on the front lines, Lost Patients provides a real, solutions-oriented look at how we got stuck here...and what we might do to break free.

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Along with cherry blossoms and the budding spring comes... Achoo!

If you have allergies, you already know that something’s in the air. Tree pollen is expected to be moderate to high now through the first week of April.