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Seattle man allegedly targeted governor after telling hospital of murderous plan: docs
A Seattle man accused of threatening Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson allegedly laid out a deadly plan during a hospital stay — one authorities say put the governor and those around him in danger. The alleged scheme began to unravel after Nathaniel David Foster, 34, checked himself into Swedish First...
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Valley Medical Cancer Center begins new construction phase
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Wildfire Smoke Poses Greater Health Risks For Washington’s Most Vulnerable Communities
As wildfire smoke continues to affect Washington, public health experts are warning that exposure to smoke, particularly during periods of poor air quality, can affect more than the lungs, with research linking it to respiratory and cardiovascular problems and emerging concerns about mental health. Children, older adults, people with chronic health conditions and outdoor workers are among those who can face heightened risks.
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Business Spotlight: A Different Kind of Hearing Care: Harmony Audiology Puts People, Connection & Choice First
A Different Kind of Hearing Care: Harmony Audiology Puts People, Connection & Choice First. Hearing healthcare is about more than what happens during a hearing test, it can shape communication, relationships, confidence, and quality of life. Newly opened in neighboring Mountlake Terrace, Harmony Audiology is reimagining the experience with a people-first approach centered on compassion, inclusivity, patient autonomy, and evidence-based care. From hearing loss and tinnitus to specialized support for musicians, Deaf and neurodivergent individuals, the owner-operated practice is creating a place where patients feel heard before they're ever tested.
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New Healthpoint Kent East Hill Clinic opens Aug. 26
HealthPoint’s new Kent East Hill clinic. The former Kent Primary Care Clinic operated by Valley Medical Center is set to reopen Wednesday, Auh. 26 bt uif IfbmuiQpjou Lfou Fbtu Ijmm Dmjojd. Wbmmfz Nfejdbm Dfoufs boe IfbmuiQpjou, fbdi cbtfe jo Sfoupo, boopvodfe uif dpmmbcpsbujpo up fyqboe bddftt up fttfoujbm ifbmui...
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Seattle Children’s expands with $103M ASC
Seattle Children’s is building a $103 million ASC in Federal Way, Wash., adding three pediatric operating rooms to its South Sound region, The Daily Journal of Commerce reported Aug. 14. The Seattle-based pediatric health system filed a certificate of need with the Washington State Department of Health for the...
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A New Approach to Healing: Inside Bellevue's Unique Trauma Recovery Center
When someone experiences betrayal, trauma, or a deeply painful life event, finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming. In those moments, people aren't looking for vague promises—they're looking for a place where they feel understood, supported, and safe enough to begin healing.
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PacMed Facilities to Rebrand, Widen Reach with 2 New Clinics
The Pacific Medical Centers medical system — also known as PacMed — announced in a release today that it’s opening two new clinics this fall: one in Seattle’s Ravenna neighborhood, and the other in Woodinville. PacMed will also begin branding its facilities as Providence Swedish PacMed...
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Everett EMS levy passing, Monroe $382 million hospital bond coming up short in initial election results
EVERETT — August primary voters are propelling an extension of an Everett city Emergency Medical Services (EMS) levy to passage but a $382 million hospital bond in Monroe is falling short of a necessary 60% approval to pass. The $382 million bond levy for a new hospital opens with...
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Wildfire smoke in Seattle: What to know as unhealthy air hits western WA
Wildfire smoke from Washington, Oregon and Canada is expected to worsen air quality across western Washington through midweek. Health officials warn air quality could reach unhealthy levels, especially for children, older adults and people with heart or lung conditions. Residents are urged to monitor the Air Quality Index, limit outdoor...
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Dr. Riedo receives EvergreenHealth’s Community Service Award
EvergreenHealth’s Board of Commissioners recognized Francis X. Riedo, MD, with the 2025 Community Service Award on July 21 in honor of his more than three decades of exceptional service as an infectious disease physician. As medical director of infection control and prevention at EvergreenHealth in Kirkland, Dr. Riedo has...
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Seattle Children’s Plots High-Risk Pregnancy Hub On Tacoma Waterfront
Seattle Children’s is quietly lining up a new maternal-fetal medicine clinic at Point Ruston on Tacoma’s waterfront, with a fresh tenant-improvement application hinting at big changes inside a Copperline retail space. The filing names a specialty maternal-fetal practice and calls for a substantial interior remodel, potentially turning a ground-floor shop into a hub for prenatal and fetal-focused specialty care. If the project advances, expect high-risk pregnancy services within strolling distance of Ruston Way and a shorter trip for many South Sound families who now head to Seattle for this level of care. It is the latest signal that Seattle Children’s is pushing more of its outpatient work off the main hospital campus and closer to where families live.