Seattle hospital won’t turn over gender-affirming care records in lawsuit settlement with Texas
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Quick Glance: Seattle Children’s to Exit Texas Due to Gender-Affirming Care
- Seattle Children’s Hospital will forego its ability to do business in Texas as part of an agreement with the state’s Attorney General to stop inquiries into gender-affirming care for Texas patients.
- Last year, Attorney General Ken Paxton attempted to compel Seattle Children’s to turn over information about gender-affirming care that Texas patients may have received at the facility. The hospital sued Paxton, stating that the office doesn’t have jurisdiction over patient records in Washington.
- Seattle Children’s will 'voluntarily withdraw its registration to transact business in the State of Texas' by the end of the week. Paxton’s office will rescind its civil investigative demand and its request for a sworn written declaration served to the hospital in November.
- Paxton also requested information on patients from Texas who received gender-affirming care services at the Seattle hospital, including diagnoses details, prescribed medications, and other treatment protocols. Additionally, his office asked for similar records from a telehealth clinic in Georgia.
Most Seattle-area renters report big rent hikes in the past 12 months: Fifty-three percent of Seattle-area renters saw their monthly rent jump more than $100 in ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/data/most-seattle-area-renters-report-big-rent-hikes-in-the-past-12-months/
Quick Glance: Majority of Seattle-area Renters Report Significant Rent Increases in Past 12 Months
- While rents in the Seattle area and nationally surged in the early pandemic years, the rental market seems to have calmed since 2023, providing some relief to local tenants.
- However, recent survey data from the US Census Bureau suggests that the majority of renters in the Seattle area may not agree with these reports.
- Out of the estimated 658,000 individuals who experienced rent hikes, approximately 113,000 had a relatively minor increase of under $100. A significantly larger group - around 306,000 - saw their rent rise between $100 and $249 per month.
- Established in 2020 as a response to the pandemic, the initiative aimed to inform authorities and policymakers about the pandemic's effects on communities nationwide and offer data to support recovery post-pandemic.
Unpaid rent in low-income housing skyrocketed, evictions may be next: Tenants in low-income housing are struggling to pay rent — or refusing ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/homeless/unpaid-rent-in-low-income-housing-skyrocketed-evictions-may-be-next/
Seattle law student with ‘time on her hands’ finds bike helmets for hundreds of kids
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/seattle-law-student-with-time-on-her-hands-finds-bike-helmets-for-hundreds-of-kids/
Ethics questions brewing with sale of Seattle council member’s beer business: A deal between one of the state’s largest hospitality groups and a major brewery ...
seattletimes.com/business/seattle-hospitality-giant-buys-into-city-councilmembers-fremont-brewing/
Person of Interest: Taha Ebrahimi: She knows all the secret spots to see the cherry blossom trees this season.
thestranger.com/art-and-performance-spring-2024/2024/03/13/79425186/person-of-interest-taha-ebrahimi
Seattle police shoot, kill person at DoubleTree hotel in Tukwila: Two officers shot and killed a person being investigated for crimes against children ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/seattle-police-shoot-kill-person-at-doubletree-hotel-in-tukwila/
Skip the traffic: Commuters turn to ferries to get around: Ferry ridership around the U.S. took a hit during the pandemic, but new terminals ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/08/business/ferry-real-estate-development.html
Unpaid rent in low-income housing skyrocketed, evictions may be next: Tenants in low-income housing are struggling to pay rent — or refusing ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/homeless/unpaid-rent-in-low-income-housing-skyrocketed-evictions-may-be-next/
Lululemon to close one of its Seattle stores: Lululemon is the latest store to exit downtown Seattle. Pacific Place's owner said the closure is "unfortunate ...
seattletimes.com/business/lululemon-to-close-one-of-its-seattle-stores/
Eastside carbon emissions still below pre-pandemic levels, studies find: Greenhouse gas emissions on the Eastside have not bounced back to levels seen before the ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/climate-lab/eastside-carbon-emissions-still-below-pre-pandemic-levels-studies-find/
Study says Washington is home to four of the healthiest cities in the country; Vancouver is No. 57
columbian.com/news/2024/apr/07/study-says-washington-is-home-to-four-of-the-healthiest-cities-in-the-country-vancouver-is-no-57/
A sliver of hope in a record-setting year of deaths of homeless people: Fentanyl remains the leading driver of deaths of homeless people, but change might be on ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/homeless/a-sliver-of-hope-in-a-record-setting-year-of-deaths-of-homeless-people/
Sen. Saldaña suspends campaign for WA lands commissioner: There are currently seven candidates in the race for Washington state commissioner of public lands.
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/saldana-suspends-campaign-for-wa-lands-commissioner/
Amazon Licenses Cashierless ‘Just Walk Out’ Tech to Other Retailers: The company is cutting back on the “Just Walk Out” tech in its own grocery locations.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/amazon-licenses-cashierless-just-walk-out-tech-to-other-retailers
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Losses add up for Cincinnati Reds as they get swept by Mariners in Seattle: No TJ Friedl or Matt McLain because of injury. No Jeimer Candelario or CES because of ...
cincinnati.com/story/sports/mlb/reds/2024/04/17/reds-strike-out-31-times-outscored-17-5-in-mariners-sweep-in-seattle/73362672007/
Does earlier puberty confer a higher cardiovascular risk in adulthood?: Seattle - Earlier onset of puberty represents a possible mechanism through which risk ...
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Vertex acquires Alpine Immune Sciences: The Boston-based drug company is acquiring Alpine Immune Sciences, a developer of immunotherapies, for $65 a share.
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/10/business/vertex-alpine-immune-sciences-acquisition/
FDA OKs First CAR T-cell Trial for Children With Lupus: The trial is expected to begin this summer and will enroll 12 individuals under age 18 years.
medscape.com/viewarticle/fda-oks-first-car-t-cell-trial-children-lupus-2024a10006t6
How do wildfires affect mental health? A new study examines the connection: A University of Washington study found an increase in prescriptions to treat ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/08/how-do-wildfires-affect-mental-health-a-new-study-examines-the-connection/
Fans visit Seattle park to remember Kurt Cobain on 30th anniversary of his death: Nirvana's Kurt Cobain died 30 years ago at age 27. Fans came from near and far ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/fans-visit-seattle-park-to-remember-kurt-cobain-on-30th-anniversary-of-his-death/
Quick Glance: Frances Bean Cobain: Honoring 30th Anniversary of Her Dad's Death
- Frances Bean Cobain honors her father Kurt Cobain on the 30th anniversary of his death with a heartfelt post on social media.
- She reflects on the loss of her father and the significance of life, death, pain, and joy.
- Frances Bean shares a quote from a letter Kurt Cobain wrote to her before her birth in August 1992.
- Despite losing her father, she emphasizes the importance of love, compassion, and grace in life.
Living abroad, a former WA lawmaker finds his liberal utopia: Years into retirement, former Washington lawmaker Rep. Jim McDermott lives the very policies he ...
rollcall.com/2024/03/27/living-abroad-jim-mcdermott-finds-his-liberal-utopia/
Seattle Children’s gets $50 million donation for cancer research: The donation is one of the largest gifts given to the hospital by an individual donor in its ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/seattle-childrens-gifted-50-million-donation-for-cancer-research/
For Mariners fans, patience is wearing thin. It’s time for Seattle to win — or else
seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/for-mariners-fans-patience-is-wearing-thin-its-time-for-seattle-to-win-or-else/
Grungy yet gentrified: What makes Ballard an enigma in Seattle
: Once a blue-collar, seafaring enclave, now trendy, Ballard is in many ways a reflection of how ...
seattletimes.com/life/culture/once-a-seattle-outpost-ballard-avenue-now-at-core-of-the-citys-growth/
Despite All-Star summer, recovery is elusive for Seattle’s tourism industry: Even as parts of the city's travel economy have rebounded, others are seriously ...
seattletimes.com/business/despite-all-star-summer-recovery-is-elusive-for-seattles-tourism-industry/
How do wildfires affect mental health? A new UW study examines the connection: Extensive research has focused on how wildfires and smoke affect cardiovascular ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/mental-health/how-do-wildfires-affect-mental-health-a-new-uw-study-examines-the-connection/
Why politicians shut down psychiatric hospitals — and what it means today: A new episode of “Lost Patients,” the new podcast from The Seattle Times and KUOW ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/mental-health/lost-patients-podcast-episode-4-what-led-to-deinstitutionalization/
4 killed, 4 hurt in multiple vehicle crash in suburban Seattle: RENTON — Four people were killed and four others were hurt in a multiple vehicle crash Tuesday ...
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/19/4-killed-4-hurt-in-multiple-vehicle-crash-in-suburban-seattle/
Rome Is a Real City, a World City, and It Has Graffiti Everywhere: This is Rome. There's graffiti everywhere. All over new buildings, all over newish ...
thestranger.com/city/2024/04/02/79448981/rome-is-a-real-city-a-world-city-and-it-has-graffiti-everywhere
Women rescue friend being mauled by cougar in Washington state: Keri Bergere suffered severe head and neck injuries from attack on 17 February while group were ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/18/washington-state-cougar-attack
Body found in ditch near I-5 ramp in North Seattle: Washington State Patrol said a body with gunshot wounds was found near Interstate 5 in North Seattle.
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/body-found-in-ditch-near-i-5-ramp-in-north-seattle/
Is the Seattle Freeze really just a Seattle thing? Survey compares us with other cities
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/data/how-anti-social-is-seattle-a-survey-compares-us-to-other-big-cities/
The quiet crisis of older men in a world embracing mental health: For older generations, discussing mental health and illness was deeply stigmatized ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/mental-health/the-quiet-crisis-of-older-men-in-a-world-embracing-mental-health/
Seattle is the least-religious large metro area in the U.S.: In the Seattle metro area, around 64% of adults never attend religious services ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/data/seattle-is-the-least-religious-large-metro-area-in-the-u-s/
Quick Glance: Seattle Emerges as Least-Religious Hub in the U.S.
- Americans have witnessed a decline in religious adherence over recent decades, with attendance at religious services dwindling nationwide. Recent survey findings point to Seattle standing out as one of the least religious areas in the country.
- Approximately 64% of adults in the Seattle area abstain from regular church or religious service attendance, accounting for around 1.98 million individuals out of the total 3.1 million adult population in the metro region encompassing King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties.
- The survey data is derived from the ongoing Household Pulse Survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau. A novel addition to the survey, the inquiry into religious service attendance was executed from early January to early February, with a comprehensive national sample of approximately 68,500 respondents.
- When compared to the nation's 15 largest metropolitan regions, Seattle emerges as the least religious locale, narrowly surpassing San Francisco. In Seattle, 63% of residents never or rarely attend religious services, placing it at the forefront of this trend, followed by Boston at 56%.
Health Care Providers in Washington Have a Chance to Save Trans Lives: Those Not in the Field Can Help, Too
thestranger.com/guest-editorial/2024/03/27/79436536/health-care-providers-in-washington-have-a-chance-to-save-trans-lives
How to cope when you’re betraying your own beliefs: Moral injury is the conflict we feel when we have crossed our own ethical boundaries ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/mental-health/moral-injury-and-coping-with-feeling-powerless-the-therapist-is-in/
Why the booming Biden economy doesn’t ensure his reelection: By the numbers, the U.S. and Seattle economies are doing better than any time since before the ...
seattletimes.com/business/why-the-booming-biden-economy-doesnt-ensure-his-reelection/
Pollens have arrived in Seattle. How you can stay ahead of your allergies: The tree-pollen season in Western Washington is at its peak during spring ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/weather/what-to-know-about-pollen-in-seattle-this-allergy-season-2/
How a writer who used to ardently avoid winter sports learned to ski: This writer loves Washington's mountains, but had long avoided winter sports in the ...
seattletimes.com/life/outdoors/how-a-writer-who-used-to-ardently-avoid-winter-sports-learned-to-ski/
Instacart settles over alleged labor violations for nearly $750K: A second company that relies on gig workers has settled with the Seattle Office of Labor ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/instacart-settles-over-alleged-labor-violations-for-nearly-750k/
WA awards more than $8 million in grants to plant urban trees: SEATTLE — More than $8 million in grants are coming to tribal nations, cities and community groups ...
columbian.com/news/2024/feb/29/wa-awards-more-than-8-million-in-grants-to-plant-urban-trees/
How do wildfires affect mental health? A new study examines the connection: Checking air quality and staying indoors when smoke inundates the Seattle area has ...
medicalxpress.com/news/2024-04-wildfires-affect-mental-health.html
Seattle ranks No. 1 for phone avoidance among large U.S. metros: About 26% of Seattle-area adults talk socially on the phone less than once per week ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/data/seattle-ranks-no-1-for-phone-avoidance-among-large-u-s-metros/
COVID-19 was the second leading cause of death in 2021: Seattle - According to study results, global life expectancy increased by 6.2 years from 1990 to 2021 ...
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WA won’t legalize cafes in residential neighborhoods, lawmakers decide: The bill was pitched as a way to improve mental health and strengthen connections among ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/wa-wont-legalize-cafes-in-residential-neighborhoods-lawmakers-decide/
Among the most delicate mental health questions we face: When do we force care?: Episode 2 of “Lost Patients,” the new six-part podcast from The Seattle Times ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/mental-health/lost-patients-podcast-episode-2-the-ethics-of-involuntary-commitment/
Michael Penix Jr., Bucky Irving and other NFL Combine standouts after watching on-field workouts up close
nydailynews.com/2024/03/03/michael-penix-jr-bucky-irving-nfl-combine-standouts-giants/
Seattle-born dancemaker's Burt Bacharach tribute arrives on local stage: Dancemaker Mark Morris' first full-length work since pandemic closures is set to 14 ...
seattletimes.com/entertainment/dance/choreographer-offers-look-of-love-for-burt-bacharach-on-seattle-stage/
Two stabbings reported in Seattle over the weekend: Two people were hospitalized this weekend in Seattle after two separate stabbings, according to police ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/two-stabbings-reported-in-seattle-over-the-weekend/
WA’s fentanyl crisis has gone from bad to worse — so what’s being done?: In 2023, fentanyl became one of the top issues in Seattle and the state. However ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/fentanyl-crisis-in-wa-needs-a-turning-point-so-what-is-being-done/
The loss of Bartell Drugs is part of a national pharmacy crisis: While pharmacists face poor working conditions and staff shortages, consolidation has left ...
seattletimes.com/business/the-loss-of-bartell-drugs-is-part-of-a-national-pharmacy-crisis/
Quick Glance: Pharmacy Crisis: Bartell Drugs Closes in Seattle
- Ralph's Grocery and Deli closed in 2015, succeeded by CVS Pharmacy.
- Bartell Drugs, a Seattle institution, was acquired by Rite Aid.
- Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy, leading to Bartell store closures.
- National pharmacy crisis: Walgreens strikes and staffing shortages.
Seattle pet parents: How do animals boost your mental health?: A majority of people, 84%, say their pets boost their mental well-being. Seattle Times wants to ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/mental-health/seattle-pet-parents-how-do-animals-boost-your-mental-health/
Downtown Seattle staple shuttering after 112 years in business: Fox’s will hold its last “Leap Year” sale from Feb. 29 until inventory runs out or when the ...
seattletimes.com/business/jeweler-foxs-seattle-to-close-after-112-years-in-business/
Three key updates on King County’s crisis care centers: Planning is underway for the construction and operation of five crisis care centers in King County ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/mental-health/three-key-updates-on-king-countys-crisis-care-centers/
Why health care has become a top target for cybercriminals: Cyberattacks of all sorts have plagued large corporations, small businesses and individuals for ...
bostonherald.com/2024/03/01/why-health-care-has-become-a-top-target-for-cybercriminals/
Strong winds pushed 2 passenger planes to go over 800 mph : That's 200 mph more than a typical plane ride.
pennlive.com/nation-world/2024/02/strong-winds-pushed-2-passenger-planes-to-go-over-800-mph.html
Storm CFO Tricia McLean, 61, dies after medical emergency - ESPN: Tricia McLean, the chief financial officer for the WNBA's Seattle Storm who was with the team ...
espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/39778644/storm-cfo-tricia-mclean-61-dies-medical-emergency
Mariners get positive injury update on hard-throwing reliever Matt Brash: Matt Brash will not need elbow surgery and his 2024 season isn’t over ...
seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/mariners-get-positive-injury-update-on-hard-throwing-reliever-matt-brash/
Washington's record decline in pharmacies, by the numbers: A record number of Washington state pharmacies shut down last year, driven by the string of Bartell ...
seattletimes.com/business/wa-pharmacies-close-in-record-numbers-as-bartell-drugs-rite-aid-slide/
Cyclists fight off cougar in rare attack east of Seattle that leaves woman injured
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/cyclists-fight-cougar-rare-attack-east-seattle-leaves-woman-injured-rcna138515
Speeding Seattle officer who struck and killed student will not face charges: Death of Jaahnavi Kandula, 23, from India, ignited outrage after fellow officer was ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/feb/21/seattle-officer-no-felony-charges-student-death
She's a pro! Madonna laughs off a fall during a concert in Seattle. tinyurl.com/yj2532s9
Quick Glance: Madonna Falls During Celebration Tour
- The pop icon laughed off falling on her back during a performance of 'Open Your Heart.'
- Madonna shares tale of falling on stage during a Seattle performance on her Celebration tour.
- At age 65, she laughed off the moment during a live set, where a dancer tripped while dragging her across the stage in a chair.
- Videos on social media captured the moment as Madonna fell on her back when the dancer tripped over their footing.
WA pharmacies, health systems reel from UnitedHealthcare cyberattack: Thousands of pharmacies throughout the U.S., including in WA, are scrambling to find new ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/wa-pharmacies-health-systems-reel-unitedhealthcare-cyberattack/
Here’s what the Seahawks could do now that they have a need at safety: The Seahawks have a need at safety after cutting Jamal Adams and Quandre Diggs ...
seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/heres-what-the-seahawks-could-do-now-that-they-have-a-need-at-safety/
Help us tell stories about teens and substance use treatment: We are hoping to speak with families, healthcare providers who treat youth and anyone else who has ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/mental-health/help-us-tell-stories-about-teens-and-substance-use-treatment/
How do I know when my therapist isn’t a good fit? | The therapist is in: As a therapist, you want to appear universally supportive, yet you have obvious ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/mental-health/how-do-i-know-when-my-therapist-isnt-a-good-fit-the-therapist-is-in/
Mariners star Julio Rodriguez sidelined with hand inflammation: Rodriguez is dealing with some inflammation in the back of his left hand and has been held out of ...
seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/mariners-injury-updates-julio-rodriguez-sidelined-with-hand-issue-santos-to-resume-throwing/
Mountain lion ‘latched onto’ cyclist’s face and neck: A woman suffered injuries to her face and neck after a cougar leapt out and "latched onto" her ...
ocregister.com/2024/02/20/mountain-lion-latched-onto-cyclists-face-and-neck-in-washington-state/
Learning Loss: Propping Up Failing Schools Won't Help Students After Covid: With federal relief funds expiring, US school districts face hard choices ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-02-20/learning-loss-propping-up-failing-schools-won-t-help-students-after-covid
Unprovoked stabbing wounds 2 in downtown Seattle, police say: The two men were taken to Harborview Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/unprovoked-stabbing-wounds-2-in-downtown-seattle/
Best of Seattle’s movie theater scene: From which cinemas serve tasty food to how to snag cheap tickets to the local trends in theater attendance ...
seattletimes.com/entertainment/movies/best-of-seattles-movie-theater-scene/
Embattled Capitol Hill music venue rebuilds after two-month closure: The long-running music venue is adapting to the post-pandemic landscape for local live music ...
seattletimes.com/entertainment/music/cafe-racer-rebuilds-with-fresh-focus-after-two-month-closure/
In major roster shake-up, Seahawks release Jamal Adams, Quandre Diggs and Will Dissly
seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/in-major-roster-shake-up-seahawks-release-jamal-adams-quandre-diggs-and-will-dissly/
Nothing has deterred Michael Penix Jr. from football success... now it's time to see what he can do at the next level 👀
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Seattle police officer who struck and killed graduate student won’t face felony charges
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/seattle-police-officer-struck-killed-graduate-student-wont-face-felony-rcna140129
Quick Glance: Seattle Officer Escapes Felony Charges in Fatal Accident
- Prosecutors in Washington state will not file serious charges against a Seattle police officer who struck and killed an Indian graduate student.
- Officer Kevin Dave was driving 74 mph on a street with a 25 mph speed limit in a police SUV before hitting 23-year-old Jaahnavi Kandula on January 23, 2023, in a crosswalk.
- The King County prosecutor's office noted that Dave had his emergency lights on, pedestrians heard his siren, and Kandula seemed to try and cross the intersection as his vehicle approached.
- Although no serious charges will be filed, there is a possibility that city prosecutors could pursue lesser charges such as negligent driving.
Washington Huskies’ Michael Penix Jr. has plenty to prove at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine
oregonlive.com/nfl/2024/02/washington-huskies-michael-penix-jr-has-plenty-to-prove-at-the-2024-nfl-scouting-combine.html
Paid articlePaid Here’s the latest on Geno Smith’s contract situation with the Seahawks: The Seahawks will keep quarterback Geno Smith on the roster through the end of the week ...
seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/heres-the-latest-on-geno-smiths-contract-situation-with-the-seahawks/
With the right moves, Seattle can create a post-pandemic success: Mayor Bruce Harrell now has a pragmatic City Council to support his plans to bring Seattle back ...
seattletimes.com/business/with-the-right-moves-seattle-can-create-a-post-pandemic-success/
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