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Housing First leads to fewer jail visits, King County data shows

These findings are not new, but the county’s release comes as this approach to resolving homelessness faces its greatest threat to date. 

WA’s vote-by-mail elections could be reshaped by Trump-backed changes

An executive order from President Donald Trump could change parts of how Washington state conducts its mail-ballot elections, but there are legal challenges.

A.B. Ernst Park Addition breaks ground in July

Construction on the A.B. Ernst Park Addition begins next month, bringing the long-delayed project one step closer to completion. Seattle Parks and Recreation has hired Wyser Construction to handle the work. The final design reflects years of community feedback. The embankment slide and hill climb will transform the site’s natural slope into a play destination […]

FDA panel considers a first-of-its-kind flu vaccine using mRNA technology

U.S. health advisers are debating a new kind of flu vaccine.

The pressure to have baby boys can harm African mothers’ health

In Congo and other parts of Africa, some women are having baby after baby under cultural pressure to produce a male heir, even risking their health.

Luis Díaz sparks Colombia to a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan in its World Cup opener

Luis Díaz had a goal and an assist in his debut on soccer’s biggest stage, sparking Colombia to a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan in its World Cup opener.

Storm squander Dominique Malonga’s career night in loss at Portland

The Storm squandered a career-high 28 points from Dominique Malonga while dropping a head-scratching 94-89 defeat against the Portland Fire on Wednesday night.

Julio Rodríguez exits in 6th inning as Mariners fall to Orioles

Julio Rodríguez departed in the sixth inning Wednesday night, and the Mariners — already dealing with injury woes — fell 5-3 to the Orioles.

Families of kids with disabilities warn Education Department changes could break a flawed system

Parents of kids with disabilities say they have waited months for the Education Department to address complaints of bullying or discrimination.

How many Americans can afford high-quality healthcare? A new poll finds the number has fallen

New data from the West Health-Gallup Affordability Index shows that only about half of U.S. adults could afford their healthcare and had access to quality care last year.

Possible human remains found in home near Spokane burned by wildfire

Investigators went to the site Wednesday and located “possible human remains.” The identity and cause and manner of death haven’t been publicly released.

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