Many Catholic health systems, which are tax-exempt, pay their executives millions and can charge some of the highest prices around — while critics say they scrimp on commitments to their communities. One example is in Bellingham.

Another COVID outbreak is sweeping parts of the country, with infections increasing on the West Coast.

As she grabs the baton from President Joe Biden to become the new presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, Kamala Harris would widely be expected to take an aggressive stance in support of abortion access — hitting former President Donald Trump on an issue that could undermine his chances of victory.

New data on substance use among young adults suggests that many former teen e-cigarette users are continuing the habit.

It’s rarely the creep at the playground. About 90% of child sexual abusers know the family.

It’s estimated that an older patient can spend three weeks of the year getting care — and that doesn’t count the time it takes to arrange appointments or deal with insurance companies.