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Tri-City Herald

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From crash victims to pregnant women, new Richland EMS program boosts survival odds

Richland Fire and Emergency Services has become one of fewer than 1% of emergency medical response agencies nationwide that offer a service shown to increase the chance of survival of a patient in shock because of blood loss. “For decades EMS has been very good at getting bleeding patients to blood,” said Dr. Kevin Hodges, the medical program director for emergency medical services in Benton and Franklin counties and an emergency medicine doctor at Kadlec Regional Medical Center. “Today represents a fundamental change,” he said. “We’re now bringing blood to the bleeding patients.” About two and a half weeks ago the Richland on duty battalion chief’s command vehicle started carrying two units of whole blood in a cooler with constant electronic monitoring for temperature control. When emergency medical responders are called to help a patient with major bleeding, the battalion chief arrives with blood to be administered, if needed, before the patient reaches the hospital. Richland is the first community east of the Cascade Mountains to offer that potentially life-saving service, dubbed “Blood on Board,” according to Richland Fire and Emergency Services. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Emergency Medical Services estimates that 37% of trauma patients with

Richland, WA · 3d

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New 32-bed mental health facility to open in Kennewick

An inpatient mental health treatment facility in Kennewick that has sat dormant since being built five years ago is finally opening its doors. Aristo Healthcare confirmed to the Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business that it will open its New Hopes Kennewick facility at 7319 W. Hood Place on Nov. 17. The 32-bed facility is expected to have between 30 to 35 staff members. Aristo is currently hiring to staff up the clinic.

Kennewick, WA · 1d
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Kennewick VA clinic aims for early 2029 opening

Before gold-painted shovels ceremoniously dug into a prepared mound of dirt at the site of the future Kennewick VA Clinic, Ryan Peta made a vow. “I have a responsibility that we build the best clinic with the best providers,” the interim director of the Jonathan M. Wainright VA Medical Center in Walla Walla told a crowd of veterans, local and state officials and community members on Nov. 5. “I promise you we will give you 100% of what you deserve.”

Kennewick, WA · 1d
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LifePoint Health buys Trios Hospital for $7M

For the first time since it opened more than a decade ago, Trios Southridge Hospital is now owned by the entity operating it. And it’s a transaction that appears to be a bargain. LifePoint Health, the national healthcare provider that operates Kennewick’s Trios and Lourdes Health in Pasco, bought...

Kennewick, WA · 1d
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Friends of Toppenish Creek paper shows Lower Yakima Valley nitrate pollution is getting worse

Pollution in Lower Yakima Valley wells is worsening, according to a new paper that examines multiple studies over the last 25 years. Federal, state and local agencies have known about elevated nitrates in the Lower Yakima Valley for years. Many studies have found nitrates, or chemicals found in items like fertilizer and agricultural runoff, in groundwater and private wells.

Yakima County, WA · 13h

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Pasco declares emergency over water reuse facility concerns

PASCO, Wash. — Pasco declared an emergency over problems at its process water reuse facility after city leaders raised concerns about how part of the system was performing. Public Works Director Maria Serra reported at a meeting last week that a system used to remove nitrogen from wastewater was not meeting its performance criteria. City officials said that raised concerns about possible groundwater contamination and compliance with the Department of Ecology discharge permit. Serra explained the declaration was meant to speed up the city’s response as officials worked on a fix.

Pasco, WA · 3d

The Chronicle

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Olympia Regional Airport's neighbors concerned about noise, pollution increase from new Spokane to Olympia route

As the Olympia Regional Airport prepares to welcome direct flights to and from Spokane for the 2027 legislative session, area residents are reiterating concerns about noise and air pollution.  ...

Olympia, WA · 2d

KHQ Right Now

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'It's dangerous.' Spokane Valley woman spends weeks sorting out apparent medical misidentification prompting inaccurate records

For weeks, a Spokane Valley woman has been working to ensure her medical records are correct. She alleges despite notifying a hospital in Western Washington that she was not a patient, inaccuracies in her medical record continued and made their way to other facilities.

Spokane Valley, WA · 6d

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This Crumbling Eastern Washington Hospital Opens Its Eerie Halls To Visitors Brave Enough To Walk Them

One of the guides at this crumbling old hospital was actually born inside it. Today she leads guests through the same halls and shares stories about patients she once knew. The building sits in eastern Washington, and nobody has polished it up for company. Paint peels from the walls, and the ground floor stays chilly even on hot days.

Colfax, WA · 4d

NonStop Local

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New visitor restrictions in place at Providence hospitals due to increased respiratory illnesses

SPOKANE, Wash. — Providence hospitals in eastern Washington have implemented visitor restrictions on Friday due to increased respiratory illnesses in the area.

Spokane, WA · 7d

KXLYcom 4 News Now

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Providence hospitals and clinics are tightening visitor rules starting Monday

SPOKANE, Wash. – Providence hospitals and clinics in Spokane and Stevens counties are tightening visitor rules starting Monday, Nov. 9, 2026.

Spokane County, WA · 7d

KXLYcom 4 News Now

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3M agrees to $7.3 billion PFAS settlement; Spokane County residents among plaintiffs

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — This week, manufacturing company 3M agreed to pay more than $7 billion to people who became sick from PFAS-contaminated water. The company did not admit liability for the contamination in the agreement.

Spokane County, WA · 8d

NonStop Local

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Conroy says every vote matters as District 5 House race too close to call

Spokane, WA — Carmela Conroy said every ballot still mattered as early returns showed her trailing Michael Baumgartner by less than 1% in the race for the U.S. House in District 5.

Spokane, WA · 9d

KHQ Right Now

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Inside Spokane's Life Flight: the crew behind critical care

Life Flight has served the Inland Northwest for more than 50 years, reaching patients by air when every second counts, and the crews behind those flights say the work is far more than a job. Survivor Maria Barone knows that firsthand, having beaten a 5 to 10 percent survival rate after an abdominal aortic aneurysm, crediting the team that got her there in time. NonStop Local went along for a training flight to show what it takes to be ready when the most critical calls come in.

Spokane, WA · 18d

Gonzaga Bulletin

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Data centers: A bipartisan Issue leading into the midterm election

With the rapid development of artificial intelligence, the upcoming midterm elections have made AI data centers a hot topic of debate between political parties. According to a poll from ABC News, 57% of Americans say AI is bad, and 66% of Americans oppose new data centers being built in the U.S.

Washington · 15d

KXLYcom 4 News Now

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Colfax haunted hospital tours suspended amid safety concerns

COLFAX, Wash. - The owners of an old hospital in Colfax known for its ghost tours says the state told them to shut down tours over safety concerns.

Colfax, WA · 25d

KXLYcom 4 News Now

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Flu season is coming: Health officials recommend vaccinations before Halloween

SPOKANE, Wash. — Peak flu season is near, and health officials are urging residents to get vaccinated now rather than waiting until the new year.

Spokane County, WA · 29d

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Solving transit barriers: New mobile clinic reaches Kootenai, Bonner and Shoshone counties

North Idaho Wound Care provides specialized mobile wound care services to homebound seniors, veterans, and individuals with limited mobility in Coeur d’Alene and Spokane. No need to travel. Just reach out and medical service is in your driveway. A specialized mobile wound care service is helping connect patients to...

Spokane, WA · 10-06