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SD public defense duties shift from counties to state; SCOTUS appears skeptical of restricting government communications with social media companies; Trump lawyers say he can't make bond; new scholarships aim to connect class of 2024 to high-demand jobs.

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The SCOTUS weighs government influence on social media, and who groups like the NRA can do business with. Biden signs an executive order to advance women's health research and the White House tells Israel it's responsible for the Gaza humanitarian crisis.

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Midwest regenerative farmers are rethinking chicken production, Medicare Advantage is squeezing the finances of rural hospitals and California's extreme swing from floods to drought has some thinking it's time to turn rural farm parcels into floodplains.

WA: Health

Lawmakers this session in Olympia increased the rate for providers who offer infant care. (Rawpixel.com/Adobe Stock)
WA makes child-care investments, but more needed

Advocates for accessible child care saw wins during Washington state's legislative session this year but still see room for improvement. Lawmakers …

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High blood pressure can be indicator of higher risk for serious health concerns, like heart failure and stroke. (Kotchakorn/Adobe Stock)
WA library program lets people check out blood pressure kits

A new program in a Washington public library system is helping people monitor their blood pressure at home. The American Heart Association has …

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A bill providing more state oversight of hospital mergers passed the Washington Senate 28-21 earlier this month. (ColleenMichaels/Adobe Stock)
WA bill would add state oversight to hospital mergers

A bill in Olympia aims to protect Washingtonians against restricted health care access and rising costs from hospital mergers. Consolidation in the …

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As part of the Greening Research in Tacoma initiative, air temperature monitors were set up in a city neighborhood. (Hannah Letinich/The Nature Conservancy)
Tree coverage in cities crucial as planet warms, WA research shows

Trees in urban areas provide benefits for people, including decreased temperatures and improved air quality, according to new research from …

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People can learn the basics of CPR in 20-minute courses. (Platoo Studio/Adobe Stock)
Heart Month highlights importance of CPR training

February is American Heart Month and experts and survivors are highlighting the importance of CPR. CPR could help someone survive in the event their …

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El Departamento de Niños, Jóvenes y Familias del Estado de Washington financia un programa que brinda consultas de salud mental para niños pequeños. (bernardbodo/Adobe Stock)
Inversión en WA podría ampliar alcance de programa de salud mental infantil

Un programa en el estado de Washington ayuda a niños pequeños con comportamientos problemáticos. Espera conseguir más fondos …

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La vacuna contra el VPH suele dividirse en dos dosis. Sherry Young/Adobe Stock)
Vacuna contra el VPH es crucial para su prevención

Enero es el mes de concientización sobre el cáncer de cuello uterino y una vacuna para los jóvenes puede reducir el riesgo de desarroll…

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The HPV vaccine is usually divided into two doses. (Sherry Young/Adobe Stock)
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month: HPV vaccine crucial in prevention

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and a vaccine for young people can reduce the risk of developing this disease. Cervical cancer typically …

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More than a quarter of Washingtonians exercise, according to the 2023 America's Health Rankings report. (cascoly2)
Report: Signs look good for a healthy new year in WA

Washingtonians' health is looking good compared to other states, according to the latest standings in the 2023 America's Health Rankings report…

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More than 95% of youth ages 13-17 are on social media, according to the U.S. Surgeon General. (Monkey Business/Adobe Stock)
Mental health concerns grow over social media impact on youth

Health professionals have raised alarms about social media and its impact on young people's mental health. Concern has grown so great that earlier …

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Bill Meyer, seen here, took his first hike to help relieve Parkinson's disease symptoms in 2016. (PasstoPass)
WA man recognized for work helping people with Parkinson's through hiking

A prestigious award for volunteerism has been presented to the founder of an organization helping people with Parkinson's disease enjoy the great outd…

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A new KFF analysis of government data estimates nearly 1 in 10 adults - 9%, or roughly 23 million people - owe medical debt. This includes 11 million who owe more than $2,000 and 3 million people who owe more than $10,000. (Adobe Stock)
WA advocates take on sharply rising health care costs

Reports from the Insurance Commissioner's office and the state Attorney General reveal an analysis of what they call "the true costs of health care" i…

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