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Apr 2nd, 2025 👍 1233

Penrose Physical Therapy reported that seniors with constant pain face a higher risk of memory loss as research shows chronic pain can speed brain aging. The center offers noninvasive treatments (EMTT and shockwave) to ease pain and support better cognitive health.

Apr 2nd, 2025 👍 1009

Students in the Olympia School District scored above state standards on the WIDA ACCESS test in speaking, reading, listening and writing—with 44% progressing and 11% meeting standard versus state averages. Heather Randolph said the district will release updated scores on May 19 and continue its efforts to strengthen multilingual education programs.

Apr 2nd, 2025 👍 4521

Lawmakers debated how to close a multi-billion-dollar budget shortfall while state officials warned that proposed funding cuts will reduce homeless services such as the highway encampment program, which will drop annual funding from $70 million to $45 million over the next two years. Department *Tedd Kelleher* said the cuts will limit the number of encampments cleared and the support provided to those in need.

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