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Olivia Ferrel has been appointed the new executive director of Hospitality House. Known for her care and compassion, Olivia is committed to building meaningful relationships that foster trust and comfort. Her dedication to the organization’s mission and values, along with her organized and team-f...

Clinical decision-making in infant and early childhood mental health involves various complex factors, including clinical, legal, contextual, and personal elements. An ethical dimension is central to this decision-making process, influencing all other aspects. A new multidimensional model is intr...

Weekend service adjustments for King County Metro include reroutes for several bus routes due to construction and events. Route 8 will be rerouted off E Denny Way from 1 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25. Routes 255, 271, ST 542, and ST 545 will be affected by reroutes off the SR 520 floating ...

The Auburn Parks Department oversees nearly 1,000 acres of parkland and more than 20 miles of trails, providing various recreational opportunities for residents. The Auburn Farmers Market operates seasonally from June to September at Les Gove Park. The Auburn Community and Event Center offers a c...

Eating a brain-friendly diet is essential for reducing the risk of dementia. Recommended foods include nuts, berries, leafy greens, fish, healthy fats, and whole grains, while limiting butter, fried foods, red meat, and sweets. The Mediterranean and MIND diets are noted for their brain health ben...

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is conducting the 2025 SBHC billing survey to gather information on billing and funding practices for school-based health centers (SBHCs) in Washington. This survey, a follow-up to a 2023 initiative, aims to identify current funding structures, bill...

The Federal Way Link Extension is nearing completion, with final testing involving simulated service scheduled every eight to 15 minutes from Angle Lake to the Federal Way Downtown Station, including stops at Kent-Des Moines and Star Lake. This testing ensures all systems function properly before...

A study published in BMC Public Health examines the development of domestic violence (DV) laws globally since the early 1980s. It analyzes data from Women, Business and the Law, covering 190 economies from 1980 to 2024. The research categorizes DV laws into several types, including those specific...

The Boeing Employees Choir, a nonprofit organization dedicated to community service, will host a benefit concert for Westside Neighbors Shelter on Nov. 8. The event will take place at St. John the Baptist Church in West Seattle, located at 3050 California Ave. SW. Attendees of the choir’s previou...

CHS expresses deep gratitude to the Verdant Health Commission for its vital support following a fire that destroyed the Lynnwood office. Verdant’s emergency funding and provision of interim office space have been instrumental in the recovery process. As a long-time partner, Verdant has significan...

The Washington State Department of Health has secured additional funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to maintain WIC benefits through mid-to-late November. This funding supports the reduced 11-member administrative team for the Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Program. The contin...

Zheng Zhou recently marked his two-year anniversary with the Human Services Department’s Youth and Family Empowerment (YFE) division, where he serves as an administrative specialist. In his role, he supports the Planning Development, Food and Nutrition, and Grants and Contracts teams, collaborati...

Emotional distance in marriages can develop gradually due to life transitions, stress, poor communication, or differing values. Signs of growing apart include superficial conversations, decreased intimacy, spending more time separately, and avoiding discussions about future plans. Couples can add...

The Rainier Valley Legal Clinic has relaunched at the Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS), marking an important milestone in community justice. On its opening night, volunteer attorneys from the Asian Bar Association of Washington and the King County Bar Association provided free legal a...

Willem, born in 1941 in Bogor, Dutch East Indies, was interned in Japanese concentration camps during World War II. After the war, his family faced more tragedy, leading to a fragmented life across continents. His parents never spoke of their experiences, and the family eventually separated. Will...

The Washington State Department of Health has revoked or suspended the licenses and certifications of several health care providers due to serious misconduct, including financial exploitation and neglect of vulnerable adults. Key cases include Jose Antonio Vasquez and Nicole Jean Barrera, both su...

SpiritWalk & Warrior Run recently took place, featuring a 5K run and a 2K walk, with gratitude expressed to all participants. The event was made possible through a partnership with Brooks Running and sponsorship from Molina Healthcare, Community Health Plan of Washington, and the Washington S...

The Snoqualmie Tribe announced that in the event of a potential impact on SNAP benefits due to an ongoing federal shutdown, it will open the Tribe’s Emergency Food Assistance Program to eligible Tribal members on SNAP. This move is intended to ensure food support remains in place. The Tribal Coun...

King County Metro has achieved significant ridership growth, ranking second among the 10 largest transit agencies in the U.S. with an estimated 63 million boardings by Aug. 31. This marks an increase of 4.5 million boardings compared to the previous year. Notably, average weekday boardings rose a...