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 >>
Wednesday, April 23 2014 12:18 PM EDT2014-04-23 16:18:18 GMT
SPOKANE, Wash.- The King County Sheriff's Office and The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children believe that a missing 15-year-old boy may be in the Spokane area. More >>
SPOKANE, Wash.- The King County Sheriff's Office and The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children believe that a missing 15-year-old boy may be in the Spokane area. Authorities say 15-year-old Jacob Hays of Burien was last seen on April 3, 2014. He is white with brown hair and brown eyes. He's 5'10" and weighs 160 pounds. More >>
Wednesday, April 23 2014 12:15 PM EDT2014-04-23 16:15:39 GMT
YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) - The state Health Department is trying to find the cause of an unusually high number of rare birth defects in south-central Washington.More >>
YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) - The state Health Department is trying to find the cause of an unusually high number of rare birth defects in south-central Washington. More >>
Wednesday, April 23 2014 11:04 AM EDT2014-04-23 15:04:45 GMT
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - A school bus driver in Olympia, Wash., has been placed on leave while the school district investigates accusations that he bullied a developmentally disabled 14-year-old girl.More >>
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - A school bus driver in Olympia, Wash., has been placed on leave while the school district investigates accusations that he bullied a developmentally disabled 14-year-old girl. More >>
Wednesday, April 23 2014 10:58 AM EDT2014-04-23 14:58:53 GMT
MARSING, Idaho (AP) - A southwest Idaho school bus with 35 children aboard had to be evacuated Wednesday morning when the driver noticed smoke from an electrical short.More >>
MARSING, Idaho (AP) - A southwest Idaho school bus with 35 children aboard had to be evacuated Wednesday morning when the driver noticed smoke from an electrical short. More >>
Wednesday, April 23 2014 1:02 AM EDT2014-04-23 05:02:05 GMT
KHQ.COM- A special election was held on Tuesday with various items on the ballot, including library funding in Spokane Valley.More >>
KHQ.COM- A special election was held on Tuesday with various items on the ballot, including library funding in Spokane Valley. Voters approved a measure to create a library capital facilities district, but rejected a bond to pay for two libraries and renovate an existing library. The bond requires a 60% super majority to pass.More >>
Tuesday, April 22 2014 10:54 PM EDT2014-04-23 02:54:29 GMT
KHQ.COM - President Obama visited Oso one month after the deadly mudslide that so far has killed 41 people.More >>
KHQ.COM - President Obama visited Oso one month after the deadly mudslide that so far has killed 41 people. KHQ's Kelsey Watts was in Everett where the President landed and KHQ's Sean Owsley was in Oso during the President's visit. They tweeted out, along with our field producer Josh, a lot of pictures during their coverage, and you can see them all in the slideshow attached to this story.More >>
Tuesday, April 22 2014 10:53 PM EDT2014-04-23 02:53:59 GMT
SPOKANE, Wash. - Detectives in Minnesota believe a former cult leader who sexually abused young girls is now living in the Spokane Area. WSP is asking that you share any information you have that may lead to his arrest. MORE DETAILS INSIDE OF THE STORY>>>More >>
SPOKANE, Wash. - Detectives in Minnesota believe a former cult leader who sexually abused young girls is now living in the Spokane Area. WSP is asking that you share any information you have that may lead to his arrest. MORE DETAILS INSIDE OF THE STORY>>>More >>
Tuesday, April 22 2014 10:52 PM EDT2014-04-23 02:52:18 GMT
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho - A judge sealed the evidentiary portion of Eldon Samuel III's upcoming preliminary hearing during a status conference this afternoon.More >>
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho - A judge sealed the evidentiary portion of Eldon Samuel III's upcoming preliminary hearing during a status conference this afternoon. The evidentiary portion is the majority of a preliminary hearing, where both parties present their evidence. Samuel III is accused of murdering his father and brother last month.More >>
