Friday, March 28 2014 9:40 PM EDT2014-03-29 01:40:10 GMT
SPOKANE, Wash. - The deadline has passed to sign up for coverage on the state exchanges, but there are a couple of exceptions to the rule.More >>
SPOKANE, Wash. - The deadline has passed to sign up for coverage on the state exchanges, but there are a couple of exceptions to the rule. KHQ talked with Curt Fackler from better health together about people who still can enroll for coverage. You want to have the social security numbers of everyone in your immediate family.More >>
Monday, January 27 2014 9:17 AM EST2014-01-27 14:17:26 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) - Even though the government's health care website may be fixed, a new poll finds that President Barack Obama's insurance markets haven't impressed most consumers.More >>
WASHINGTON (AP) - Even though the government's health care website may be fixed, a new poll finds that President Barack Obama's insurance markets haven't impressed most consumers. More >>
Monday, January 13 2014 4:08 PM EST2014-01-13 21:08:42 GMT
SEATTLE (AP) - During the first few months of health insurance enrollment in the new system, Washington state signed more people up for insurance than all buy a handful of states.More >>
SEATTLE (AP) - During the first few months of health insurance enrollment in the new system, Washington state signed more people up for insurance than all buy a handful of states. More >>
Friday, January 3 2014 12:43 PM EST2014-01-03 17:43:30 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) - If you know people who are working for just a little money and struggling with medical bills, President Barack Obama's health care overhaul may sound like the answer to their problems.More >>
WASHINGTON (AP) - If you know people who are working for just a little money and struggling with medical bills, President Barack Obama's health care overhaul may sound like the answer to their problems.More >>
Friday, January 3 2014 10:03 AM EST2014-01-03 15:03:09 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) - Another quirk has surfaced with the Obama administration's new health insurance system: There's no easy way to update your coverage for a new baby and other common life events.More >>
WASHINGTON (AP) - Another quirk has surfaced with the Obama administration's new health insurance system: There's no easy way to update your coverage for a new baby and other common life events.More >>
Monday, December 30 2013 9:45 AM EST2013-12-30 14:45:36 GMT
HONOLULU (AP) - The Obama administration says that following a December surge more than 1.1 million people have now enrolled for health insurance through the federal government's improved website.More >>
HONOLULU (AP) - The Obama administration says that following a December surge more than 1.1 million people have now enrolled for health insurance through the federal government's improved website.More >>
Monday, December 23 2013 4:26 PM EST2013-12-23 21:26:38 GMT
HONOLULU (AP) - In a symbolic step, President Barack Obama has signed up for health insurance through the new exchanges created by his health care overhaul.More >>
HONOLULU (AP) - In a symbolic step, President Barack Obama has signed up for health insurance through the new exchanges created by his health care overhaul.More >>
Monday, December 23 2013 4:20 PM EST2013-12-23 21:20:03 GMT
CHICAGO (AP) - Monday's deadline for signing up for insurance under the new health care law has effectively been extended through Tuesday in case of heavy demand on the government website.More >>
CHICAGO (AP) - Monday's deadline for signing up for insurance under the new health care law has effectively been extended through Tuesday in case of heavy demand on the government website.More >>
Friday, December 13 2013 9:48 AM EST2013-12-13 14:48:09 GMT
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - State officials say that the number of people signing up for private insurance on the state's new health exchange have increased significantly since the health exchange went online in October.More >>
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - State officials say that the number of people signing up for private insurance on the state's new health exchange have increased significantly since the health exchange went online in October.More >>
Thursday, December 12 2013 12:15 PM EST2013-12-12 17:15:53 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) - Technology problems with President Barack Obama's health care website are forcing the administration to extend a federal insurance plan for some of the sickest patients by a month.More >>
WASHINGTON (AP) - Technology problems with President Barack Obama's health care website are forcing the administration to extend a federal insurance plan for some of the sickest patients by a month.More >>
Tuesday, December 3 2013 9:12 AM EST2013-12-03 14:12:29 GMT
KHQ.COM - The Obama administration is trying to move past the woes of its health care website. More >>
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration is trying to move past the woes of its health care website by launching a two-pronged strategy aimed at avoiding enrollment snafus come January while trying to refocus attention on the broader benefits of the law.More >>
The Affordable Care Act does not require businesses to provide health benefits to their workers, but larger employers face penalties if they don't make affordable coverage available. More >>
The Affordable Care Act does not require businesses to provide health benefits to their workers, but larger employers face penalties if they don't make affordable coverage available. More >>
Because of the Affordable Care Act, more people will be able to get preventive care, like check-ups and cancer screenings, treatment for diabetes and high blood pressure, and many other health care services they need to stay healthy.More >>
Spokane County Library District announces a series of informational sessions designed to help you learn about the new way to get health insurance.More >>
Spokane County Library District announces a series of informational sessions designed to help you learn about the new way to get health insurance.More >>
This tool illustrates health insurance premiums and subsidies for people purchasing insurance on their own in new health insurance exchanges.More >>
This tool illustrates health insurance premiums and subsidies for people purchasing insurance on their own in new health insurance exchanges (or "Marketplaces") created by the Affordable Care Act (ACA).More >>
Washington Healthplanfinder, is a new way to help you find, compare and select a quality health insurance plan that is right for you.More >>
Washington Healthplanfinder, is a new way to help you find, compare and select a quality health insurance plan that is right for you, your family and your budget.More >>
Saturday, April 19 2014 10:56 AM EDT2014-04-19 14:56:28 GMT
UPDATE: Two suspects have been arrested in connection to the robbery that occurred Thursday evening at the McDonald's at 2200 W. Wellesley Ave. Major Crimes Detectives are also investigating the possibility these suspects are connected to other robbery incidents.More >>
UPDATE: Two suspects have been arrested in connection to the robbery that occurred Thursday evening at the McDonald's at 2200 W. Wellesley Ave. Major Crimes Detectives are also investigating the possibility these suspects are connected to other robbery incidents. More >>
Saturday, April 19 2014 2:36 AM EDT2014-04-19 06:36:00 GMT
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) - A judge has rejected Steven Powell's request to have taxpayers pay for his court-ordered sex offender treatment after a voyeurism conviction.Pierce County Superior Court Judge Ronald Culpepper agreed Friday with the state attorney general's office that Powell cited the wrong statute when he made his request.More >>
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) - A judge has rejected Steven Powell's request to have taxpayers pay for his court-ordered sex offender treatment after a voyeurism conviction.Pierce County Superior Court Judge Ronald Culpepper agreed Friday with the state attorney general's office that Powell cited the wrong statute when he made his request.More >>
Saturday, April 19 2014 2:09 AM EDT2014-04-19 06:09:06 GMT
LEWISTON, Idaho — Poachers are likely killing far more game animals than wolves are, state wildlife officials in North Idaho say. Officials tell the Lewiston Tribune in a story on Friday that last year in North Idaho they confirmed poaching of 30 elk, four moose, 13 mule deer and 57 whitetail deer. More >>
LEWISTON, Idaho — Poachers are likely killing far more game animals than wolves are, state wildlife officials in North Idaho say. Officials say last year in North Idaho they confirmed poaching of 30 elk, four moose, 13 mule deer and 57 whitetail deer.
Friday, April 18 2014 11:34 PM EDT2014-04-19 03:34:48 GMT
YORK, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania high school student is in hot water for asking Miss America to prom during a question and answer session at school. Eighteen-year-old Patrick Farves said he received three days of in-school suspension Thursday because he asked Nina Davuluri to prom. More >>
YORK, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania high school student is in hot water for asking Miss America to prom during a question and answer session at school. Eighteen-year-old Patrick Farves said he received three days of in-school suspension Thursday because he asked Nina Davuluri to prom.
Friday, April 18 2014 11:10 PM EDT2014-04-19 03:10:58 GMT
EVERETT, Wash. (AP) - The lawyer for a woman whose husband died in the deadly Washington state mudslide says her client has filed claims seeking a total of $7 million from Washington state and Snohomish County.Lawyer Corrie Yackulic said Friday that Deborah Durnell wants to learn exactly why a hillside gave way and what government officials knew about risks to those living below in the small community of Oso, 55 miles northeast of Seattle.More >>
EVERETT, Wash. (AP) - The lawyer for a woman whose husband died in the deadly Washington state mudslide says her client has filed claims seeking a total of $7 million from Washington state and Snohomish County.Lawyer Corrie Yackulic said Friday that Deborah Durnell wants to learn exactly why a hillside gave way and what government officials knew about risks to those living below in the small community of Oso, 55 miles northeast of Seattle.More >>
Friday, April 18 2014 9:51 PM EDT2014-04-19 01:51:33 GMT
SPOKANE, Wash- Several parents in Spokane were concerned when they heard their kids were served soured milk at Whitman Elementary. The district says it happened on Monday April 14th, 3 parents who spoke with KHQ say it was also served Tuesday before the district was made aware. District leaders say the milk had an expiration date of April 16th but went bad before that date.More >>
SPOKANE, Wash- Several parents in Spokane were concerned when they heard their kids were served soured milk at Whitman Elementary. The district says it happened on Monday April 14th, 3 parents who spoke with KHQ say it was also served Tuesday before the district was made aware. District leaders say the milk had an expiration date of April 16th but went bad before that date. More >>
Friday, April 18 2014 9:37 PM EDT2014-04-19 01:37:43 GMT
(KHQ)- "Runners are a breed of their own, they're fighters," explained Heather LeFriec, who runs with the Spokane Swifts, an all-female competitive running club. "If you tell them they can't do something, they'll go do it. They like the challenge, that's mostly why they run."That is why she, and many other runners from Spokane, are not surprised by the fact that this year's Boston Marathon is bigger than ever, with over 36,000 runners participating.More >>
(KHQ)- "Runners are a breed of their own, they're fighters," explained Heather LeFriec, who runs with the Spokane Swifts, an all-female competitive running club. "If you tell them they can't do something, they'll go do it. They like the challenge, that's mostly why they run."That is why she, and many other runners from Spokane, are not surprised by the fact that this year's Boston Marathon is bigger than ever, with over 36,000 runners participating. More >>
Friday, April 18 2014 9:11 PM EDT2014-04-19 01:11:17 GMT
SPOKANE, Wash. - People who shopped at Michaels between May 2013 and January 2014 could be impacted by a security breach that stole nearly 2.6 million shoppers' credit and debit card information. Michaels says it has fixed the problem, so shopping at the stores is no longer an issue.More >>
SPOKANE, Wash. - People who shopped at Michaels between May 2013 and January 2014 could be impacted by a security breach that stole nearly 2.6 million shoppers' credit and debit card information. Michaels says it has fixed the problem, so shopping at the stores is no longer an issue.More >>
Friday, April 18 2014 4:38 PM EDT2014-04-18 20:38:53 GMT
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korean news agency Yonhap reports that the captain of the South Korean ferry that sank two days ago has been arrested. Yonhap says 68-year-old Lee Joon-seok was detained early Saturday. The ship, the Sewol, sank Wednesday, leaving hundreds missing and feared dead.More >>
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korean news agency Yonhap reports that the captain of the South Korean ferry that sank two days ago has been arrested. Yonhap says 68-year-old Lee Joon-seok was detained early Saturday. The ship, the Sewol, sank Wednesday, leaving hundreds missing and feared dead. More >>
Friday, April 18 2014 4:27 PM EDT2014-04-18 20:27:30 GMT
SPOKANE, WA. – The murder trial for suspected killer Daniel Arteaga continued at the Spokane County Courthouse on Thursday as one of the lead investigators took the stand discussing evidence found the night of Kim Schmidt’s death. Arteaga is on trial for the murder of Schmidt, a 34 year old mother he dated for more than 6 years.More >>
SPOKANE, WA. – The murder trial for suspected killer Daniel Arteaga continued at the Spokane County Courthouse on Thursday as one of the lead investigators took the stand discussing evidence found the night of Kim Schmidt’s death. Arteaga is on trial for the murder of Schmidt, a 34 year old mother he dated for more than 6 years.More >>
