Washington state hospitals lose nearly $400 million in first nine months of 2024, Providence loses $66 million in Spokane area
Hospitals in Spokane continued to bleed tens of millions of dollars last year – even as the losses slowed from those of 2023.
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US children fall further behind in reading, make little improvement in math on national exam
New results from a national exam find that America’s children have continued to lose ground on reading skills in the wake of ...
Why mothers love RFK Jr.
The total shutdown of debate and conversation has eroded trust in science more than most people believed possible.
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Pasco nonprofit sues WA Attorney General over unvaccinated workers fired during pandemic
The Washington state Office of Attorney General is being sued for firing employees who refused to get a COVID-19 vaccination ...
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Nation’s Report Card: Oregon, Washington test scores mostly down
The “ Nation’s Report Card ” again shows the country’s schools continuing to fall short, with the Pacific Northwest largely ...
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States absorb big increases in Medicaid for sicker-than-expected enrollees after COVID-19 pandemic
States are absorbing substantial increases in health care costs for the poor, as they realize that the people remaining on ...
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National education exam shows skills lacking post pandemic
America’s children have continued to lose ground on reading skills in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and have made little ...
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Washington County DJFS head expects positives from return-to-office order: Agency is a county entity, remote work limited
The director of Washington County Job and Family Services is optimistic about the impact of Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s executive order requiring state employees to go back to the office. DeWine issued ...