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Army Veteran Shirley Benoit battled depression for over a decade, finding no relief from medications. In 2010, she began Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center in Ohio and experienced significant improvement after just four weeks. TMS, a non-invasive ...

The Washington State Department of Health announced disciplinary actions against several health care providers as of January 9, 2026. The department’s Health Systems Quality Assurance Division oversees licensing for over 80 health professions. Complaints against providers include unprofessional c...

KCRHA oversees the Coordinated Entry (CE) process to fairly distribute limited housing resources in King County’s homelessness response system. Individuals and families can access CE at Regional Access Points or participating service providers, such as shelters and outreach teams. Upon connecting...

Two nonprofits in the Puget Sound region, Lutheran Community Services Northwest (LCSNW) and Compass Housing Alliance, have merged as of Jan. 1, 2026. Founded over a century ago, both organizations aim to enhance their services and impact by combining resources. They currently serve more than 75,0...

Compass Housing Alliance and Lutheran Community Services Northwest (LCSNW) have officially merged as of January 1, marking the completion of a partnership that has developed over the past seven years. The merger unites Compass as a division of LCSNW, allowing both organizations to enhance their s...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly integrated into various industries, including healthcare. The Veterans Affairs (VA) has utilized AI-assisted technology in colonoscopies for several years, enhancing the procedure’s quality and outcomes. Dr. Douglas Boyce, a gastroenterologist at the A...

VA’s Office of Research and Development has highlighted significant research findings on Alzheimer’s disease, Veterans transitioning from nursing care, and pancreatic cancer.

At Akin’s South King Family Resource Center in Kent, a lively art session unfolded recently as children engaged in messy, creative play. Educator Nicole Boone, along with Heertje, prepared the space by covering the floor with paper. The children joyfully used paint on various surfaces, including ...

The American Polynesian Organization is working to strengthen community ties among seniors in South Seattle through shared meals. The initiative focuses on the importance of food as a way to connect individuals, foster relationships, and bridge cultural divides. By providing meals, the organizati...

Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) disproportionately experience homelessness due to systemic and historical racism. In King County, while only about 7.4% of residents are Black, 88% of families served by Mary’s Place identify as BIPOC. This stark disparity highlights the need to conf...

U Village’s Winter Wish program has successfully delivered holiday gifts to children and families at the Compass on Dexter affordable housing community for 15 years. This year, more than 150 presents were donated, ensuring every child received their requested gift and enabling families to celebra...

Army veteran Lucy Del Gaudio faced severe menopause symptoms, potentially exacerbated by military sexual trauma. Shortly after turning 50, she experienced debilitating symptoms like bloating and depression, which led her to stop training as a marathon runner. Menopause, typically starting in mid-...

Seattle’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has developed an open-source data pipeline aimed at improving patient care. Every ambulance responds to urgent situations, where paramedics provide treatment and simultaneously record vital patient information. This data is crucial for understanding the ...

Mayor Katie B. Wilson expressed outrage over the recent detention of three North Seattle residents by armed ICE agents in an unmarked vehicle. In her statement, Wilson condemned the federal government’s actions as an abuse of power, stating that such behavior has no place in Seattle. She referenc...

In January 2026, Changes Parent Support Network celebrated 30 years of providing support to families facing challenging parenting situations. Founded in 1996 by a small group of parents in Seattle, the network emphasizes the idea of parents helping parents. The program is peer-led and focuses on ...

The Washington State Department of Health has revoked or suspended the licenses and certifications of several health care providers due to various violations. Mariana Vargas, a registered nursing assistant from Chelan County, had her credential suspended for at least five years after being found ...

City Manager Amy Arrington announced that registration for the 2026-2027 school year at Normandy Park Preschool will open soon. The preschool offers a play-based program for children ages 2.5 to 5.5, focusing on hands-on activities that promote social, emotional, and cognitive development. The re...

Seattle Councilmembers Alexis Mercedes Rinck and Dionne Foster condemned the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis on Jan. 7, 2026. Mayor Jacob Frey labeled the incident reckless and unnecessary. The councilmembers expressed solid...

Beto Yarce will join the Washington State Department of Commerce as the new assistant director of Community Engagement and Outreach on Jan. 12. He succeeds Cheryl Smith, who will retire in February after 18 years with the agency and 37 years in state government. Yarce brings extensive experience ...

WA INCLUDE has launched a new ECHO program focused on Complex Care to support professionals working with individuals who have significant and intersecting support needs. Utilizing the Project ECHO tele-mentoring model, the ECHO Complex Care program connects providers across Washington State throu...