Health

image
HealthJun 9, 2026

Playing hip-hop or Doris Day, older exercise instructors can speak their peers' language

The students in Bengie Santos' exercise class at the Greater Seattle Y say there's something special about their 72-year-old instructor

image
HealthJan 14, 2026

6 puppies treated for a suspected opioid overdose in Washington will find new homes soon

Six puppies in rural Washington have recovered after being treated for a suspected drug overdose, and now some might go home with the firehouse staff who saved them

image
HealthNov 22, 2025

Washington state man believed to be the first to die from a rare strain of bird flu

A Washington state man is believed to be the first person to die from a rare strain of bird flu, but state health officials say the risk to the public is low

image
HealthMay 8, 2025

The Gates Foundation’s first 25 years: How it changed global health and philanthropy

In its first 25 years, the Gates Foundation became one of the world’s largest charitable foundations and one of the most powerful institutions in global health

image
HealthNov 16, 2024

Seahawks center Connor Williams retires for personal reasons

Seattle Seahawks center Connor Williams has retired because of personal reasons

image
HealthJun 13, 2024

Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo cleared after scans and could rejoin rotation next week

Bryan Woo could rejoin the Seattle Mariners' rotation sometime next week after an MRI on his right arm came back clean, says general manager Justin Hollander

image
HealthJun 11, 2024

Gov. Jay Inslee says Washington will make clear that hospitals must provide emergency abortions

Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday said Washington will spell out in state law that hospitals must provide abortions if needed to stabilize patients, a step that comes as the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule this month on whether conservative states can bar abortions during some medical emergencies

image
HealthJun 5, 2024

Washington parental rights law criticized as a 'forced outing' measure is allowed to take effect

A new Washington state parental rights law derided by critics as a “forced outing” measure will be allowed to take effect this week

image
HealthMay 23, 2024

Lawsuit seeks to block Washington parental rights law that critics call a 'forced outing' measure

Youth services and civil rights groups are suing to block a new Washington state parental rights law that is set to take effect next month

About Us

Breaking news & headline updates 24/7 brought to you by the Washington Headline.