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Providers say Medicaid cuts will slash care access in Eastern WA
Hundreds of millions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid over the next decade would drastically reduce health care access in
Mai Hoang
Mai Hoang is the Central/Eastern Washington reporter for Cascade PBS, where she seeks to provide a broader perspective on what is happening east of the Cascades.
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Central and Eastern Washington brace for possible Medicaid cuts
In the 4th District, represented by Republican Dan Newhouse, upward of 70% of those under 19 are enrolled in government-funded insurance programs.
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Can Spokane’s shelter network program help alleviate homelessness?
The new scattered-site model includes a system of smaller shelters, averaging 30 beds, connected to health services and drug treatment.
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Cle Elum, housing developer opt for mediation over $22M judgement
The City of Cle Elum and a housing developer have agreed to enter mediation to settle on an installment plan
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How Washington communities are responding to ICE deportation orders
At least 4% of state residents are undocumented, according to Pew Research. Here is how officials and advocates are responding and planning ahead.