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Washington Suicide Deaths Reached at Least 1,352 in 2025 as Rates Rose Among Youth, Seniors and Rural Residents

At least 1,352 Washington residents died by suicide in 2025, as rates increased among older adults, youth, some racial groups and rural communities, state data shows.

Medical Daily · 8h ago

Washington Estimates 250,000 Apple Health Medicaid Enrollees Could Lose Coverage When Federal Work Rules Begin in January

Washington estimates 250,000 Medicaid enrollees could lose coverage under federal work rules starting in January. Who is exempt, and how to prepare.

Medical Daily · Oct 21

Flu Activity Hit Its Highest Mid-September Level Since 2022, About Seven Weeks Ahead of the Past Two Seasons

Health-record data show flu activity in mid-September at its highest level since 2022, weeks ahead of recent seasons. What families should know now.

Medical Daily · Oct 10

Photos: Campus protests continue, police make arrests and clear encampments

Photojournalists at NPR member stations documented protests at college and university campuses nationwide this week.

WEKU · May 10, 2024

How a Northwest tribe is escaping a rising ocean

The Quinault Indian Nation in Washington state is gradually moving the village of Taholah away from a rising Pacific Ocean. Other communities in the U.S. may need to take a similar approach.

WEKU · Feb 19, 2024

The weird, wild and wonderful stories you might have missed this year

As we look back on 2022, we wanted to share a few of our favorite moments of joy from the year to bring a bit of hope, whimsy and humor to the end of the year.

WEKU · Dec 20, 2022

Mazda Radio Glitch In Seattle Has Some Owners Stuck On NPR

The error is certainly weird but at least they can adjust the volume.

Motor1 · Feb 9, 2022