Opinion: King County efforts to fight inequality are paying off, writes Dow Constantine

A former executive director for the King County Medical Society writes that patients should not be caught in the middle of a billing dispute between their health care provider and the insurance company......»»

Missouri’s attack on women’s health has a far-reaching impact, writes former Express Scripts president Amy Bricker. She's asking Missourians to help her remove the state's abortion ban......»»

Details are limited on plans for a field hospital to fight the novel coronavirus in Mecklenburg County. Atrium Health CEO Gene Woods and Novant Health CEO Carl Armato submitted a joint request on Thursday asking for officials' help to install a field hos.....»»

The King County Council approved $28.5 million in funding Tuesday for the county’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Executive Dow Constantine initiated a state of emergency in the county on March 1 shortly after the first deaths were reported.....»»

New Images Emerge Of America's First Covid-19 "Quarantine Village" We noted earlier this week that King County Chief Executive Dow Constantine said the final negotiations.....»»

Several events canceled their upcoming gatherings, with more expected to follow suit after King County officials recommended Wednesday that community organizations avoid gathering of groups more than 10 people. King County Executive Dow Constantine u.....»»

Photo by Getty/Tim Clayton Serena Williams is doubling down on her efforts to fight gender.....»»

PSBJ Columnist Bob Wallace argues that, while not all of King County Executive Dow Constantine's ideas are perfect, he is one of few prudent officials in Puget Sound-area government......»»

Economic Alliance of Snohomish County CEO Patrick Pierce lays out some of the important public-private partnerships that are driving the economy in the region......»»

Real estate developers often agree to finance neighborhood improvements, like a sidewalk or a park or a bus stop, to help secure approval for their projects, but many are drawing the line in a new fight: paying for public art......»»

It was at Hunger Task Force, a nonprofit Milwaukee food bank founded in 1974, where Matt King learned that community service can be turned into a career......»»

St. Louis County leaders say $40 million allocated for the project isn't nearly enough to make it work, but its biggest proponent disagrees and is seeking further study......»»

Vista Bank plans to open Fair Park's first new branch in decades at 3225 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in what used to be an old, run-down and defunct Social Security Office. Read on to learn more about the bank's extensive efforts in South Dallas......»»

His past roles include a stint exploring Asia and Australia as a travel editor for Expedia, and working as a senior editor for the brand strategy team at Nordstrom......»»

There is an alarming correlation between the pandemic and diminishing overall pediatric health, Jud Huegel writes. Here are some of the ways pediatricians can address these concerns......»»

The Boys & Girls Clubs of King County extended its daily offerings to serve not only the most vulnerable young people, but to also serve children of essential front-line workers whose parents had no means of child care......»»

King County broadened its rental assistance program on Tuesday, launching a $145 million expansion that aims to help those who have fallen behind on monthly rent payments due to hardships caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.  If households have misse.....»»

Washington's capital gains tax will not only drive people to places like Florida, Nevada and Texas, but will also encourage companies to look elsewhere, writes Brett Smith......»»

The county 's goal is to bolster the Greater Miami area's technology sector and create higher-paying jobs for locals in the process......»»

Indianapolis-based real estate developer TWG has announced plans for two affordable housing developments in King County totaling 375 units. A project called 192 Shoreline will have 250 apartments in a seven-story development at 19022 Aurora Ave. N. .....»»