Category: Washington (State)

Rural Hospitals Are Shuttering Their Maternity Units

The New York Times – Business:
Citing costs, many hospitals are closing labor and delivery wards, expanding so-called maternity care deserts.
How Some Skiers Are Taking Back the Mountains

The New York Times – Travel:
Big resorts are crowded, pricey and exclusive. But some skiers and snowboarders are trying to reclaim their sports by building a culture that is more inclusive and sustainable. Here’s how.
The Willows Inn Closes After Abuse Allegations and Lawsuits

The New York Times – Business:
The world-famous restaurant on a Washington State island has been donated to a nonprofit, a year after a Times report on harassment and discrimination.
American Rituals

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Stories of belief from across the nation, where faith takes many forms.
Patrick Haggerty, ‘Lost Pioneer’ of Gay Country Music, Dies at 78

The New York Times – Music:
In 1973, he put out a little-noticed album of songs about same-sex love and social protest. Forty-one years later, he became an unlikely star.

Rural Hospitals Are Shuttering Their Maternity Units