RENTON, Wash. — Valley Medical Center will close hospital units and clinics across south King County over the next two months and is planning for potential layoffs as it grapples with financial ...

The legislation, which applies to medical professionals, including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and insurance companies, immediately went into effect with Gov. Lee’s signature.

Ascension Seton will take over full ownership of the hospital by this summer. (Courtesy Cedar Park Regional Medical Center) Ascension Seton officials announced in an April 15 news release that the ...