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Washington to launch Apple Health Expansion program for undocumented immigrants

Enrollment period is expected to open for no more than 48 hours

June 19, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Washington to lift mask mandate in health care facilities

Announcement comes as statewide hospitalization rates fall

March 4, 2023 2:42 p.m.

Inslee seeks abortion rights amendment to state constitution

Inslee made announcement during a news conference Saturday

Jan. 26, 2023 5:00 a.m.

Democrats, GOP seek unity on state’s biggest issues

Lawmakers to address behavioral health, housing in upcoming session

Dec. 27, 2022 5:00 a.m.

COVID-19 emergency orders end across state

Testing, treatment will be subject to insurance charges

Oct. 31, 2022 5:10 p.m.

Inslee visits WWU to announce abortion protections

Democrats to introduce constitutional amendment in 2023

Oct. 21, 2022 2:33 p.m.

Stakes higher after Roe v. Wade overturned

Democrats, Republicans sharply divided over abortion

Oct. 16, 2022 5:00 a.m.

Whatcom jail expands medication program for opioid users

Blunting fentanyl cravings one weapon against drug epidemic

Aug. 9, 2022 5:00 a.m.

Reproductive rights uncertain after Roe’s demise, even in Whatcom

Patients worry contraceptives are next, Planned Parenthood CEO says

July 6, 2022 5:00 a.m.

Washington state to lift indoor mask mandate March 21

Washington one of the last in the country for a mask mandate

Feb. 17, 2022 2:13 p.m.

State re-opens website for home COVID-19 tests

UPDATE: The state has run out of tests

Updated Feb. 1, 2022 12:39 p.m.

Washington Safeway stores tackle food insecurity

Shoppers using SNAP can now use expanded benefits

Jan. 28, 2022 2:10 p.m.