Moira Macdonald | (TNS) The Seattle Times SEATTLE — Growing up, spending time on the Canim Lake Band (Tsq̓éscen̓ First Nation) reserve with his extended family in British Columbia, Julian Brave NoiseCat would hear stories. They were horrifying, unspeakable stories … Continued
Debby Waldman | (TNS) KFF Health News In the 18 months after Francine Milano was diagnosed with a recurrence of the ovarian cancer she thought she’d beaten 20 years ago, she traveled twice from her home in Pennsylvania to Vermont. … Continued
Nada Hassanein | Stateline.org (TNS) Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her. Emma’s mom, Danielle … Continued
This year’s newly formulated COVID vaccines are expected to start shipping in the next few days after the FDA on Thursday officially approved the new shots. “Vaccination continues to be the cornerstone of COVID-19 prevention,” Dr. Peter Marks, director of … Continued
The South Washington County Schools Board of Education voted Thursday night to give themselves a 75 percent pay raise. The five-member board voted 4-1 to approve an increase in school board member compensation to $10,000 per year; board member Simi … Continued
Minnesota Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Royce White surprised many when he won his party’s endorsement at the May convention. Now that he’s the official GOP nominee after winning this month’s primary, he’s got a steep climb ahead. The 2024 … Continued