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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...

WA INCLUDE has launched a Care Coordination Training Curriculum and Pilot Program aimed at enhancing care coordination for families and youth with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and co-occurring mental health needs. The program focuses on developing the skills and knowledge ...

Join the Boys & Girls Clubs of King County on January 31, 2026, for the Youth of the Year Celebration at the Smilow Rainier Vista Club in Seattle. This event honors outstanding teens who exemplify leadership, resilience, and purpose. Attendees will hear inspiring stories from these young lead...

Councilmember Eddie Lin of Seattle’s District 2 condemned the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following the shooting death of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis. Lin described the incident as a result of a “campaign of terror” by ICE, which he claims operates with the approval ...

Army Veteran Kevin McGovern, 67, struggled with severe hearing loss, which impacted his communication with family and work at the Kankakee County 911 center. Despite using hearing aids, he could not hear from his left ear and sought help from audiologists at Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital. Dr. Sta...

The 2026 National School-Based Health Care Conference is set for June 23-25, 2026, in Washington, D.C. The event will gather health care professionals, education leaders, youth, and advocates from across the nation to promote student health. Organized by the School-Based Health Alliance (SBHA), t...