Health & Wellness
09/15/2026 · Ferndale
States Sue USPS Over Mail-in Voting Order, Iran Considers Strait of Hormuz Deal
Democratic-led states filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Postal Service, challenging a presidential order regarding mail-in voting. Separately, Iran indicated it would ban military vessels from the Strait of Hormuz if a deal with Oman to reopen the waterway progresses. The FDA also approved a new medication for pancreatic cancer.
Drugstores Report Increased Prescriptions for Medicare Obesity Drug Program
A Medicare program, which started July 1, allows some beneficiaries to receive obesity drugs for $50 per month. Two major drugstore chains, CVS and Walgreens, report filling 100,000 such prescriptions each.
09/13/2026
Maui Residents Face Lingering Health Issues Three Years Post-Wildfires
Three years after wildfires devastated parts of Maui, new research suggests survivors continue to experience significant health challenges. A landmark study aims to document these long-term effects on the island's population.
09/13/2026
FDA Approves New Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
U.S. health officials approved a new drug for pancreatic cancer. The treatment operates by blocking a protein that promotes tumor growth. This approval offers a new approach for many patients.
09/13/2026
FDA Approves New Pancreatic Cancer Drug Rasonque
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Rasonque, a RAS inhibitor, for advanced pancreatic cancer. This decision provides a new treatment option for patients earlier than anticipated.
09/13/2026
States Implement Strategies to Address Hospital Pricing
States across the U.S. are exploring new approaches to manage hospital charges and control healthcare expenses. Indiana has become the latest state to introduce measures aimed at limiting what hospitals can bill patients.
09/13/2026
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On the second Tuesday of every month, the ferry makes an extra stop at Ketron Island after the 8:55 a.m. departure from Anderson Island. The purpose of this additional stop is to accommodate service providers or maintenance vehicles to the island.
Spanaway Lake Management District Citizen Advisory Board Quarterly Meeting
Spanaway Lake Management District Citizen Advisory Board Quarterly Meeting BC - Spanaway Lake Management District 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Tuesday, October 13, 2026 2401 S. 35th Street, Tacoma WA 98409 View Agenda The Spanaway Lake Management District Community Advisory Board (CAB) holds regular meetings quarterly in January, April, July and October from 5-7 p.m. with a link provided for virtual attendance. The October 13 meeting will be at the Pierce County Annex Building, Pantages Conference Room, 2401 S 35th Street, Tacoma, WA, 98409. Webinar link: https://piercecountywa.zoom.us/j/93054949612?pwd=HhcDJo34QCTMKdYENeeVRlJ65LIaqu.1v Telephone Access: (253) 205-0468 Webinar ID: 930 5494 9612 Passcode: 798 Any changes to this schedule will be posted on the webpage located at Spanaway Lake Management District #1. For more information contact Pierce County by email at [email protected] or by phone at (253) 778-5148.
Mid-County Land Use Advisory Commission Meeting
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