Link to the Show / Show NotesSecond Opinion On Health Care Costs: Many Americans get their health care through work. And usually about this time, employers — especially big companies — shop for medical insurance for next year's benefits package. Many are finding that their premium rates will go up. But as KUOW's Ruby de Luna reports, the reason for the rate hike depends on who you ask.
Keeping Whooping At Bay: California health officials are battling an outbreak of whooping cough in their state. Thousands of people have contracted the disease already this year. Yesterday an infant from central Washington died from it here in Seattle. What are local health officials doing to keep the disease from spreading up here?
No More "Paper Or Plastic?" The city of Edmonds has banned plastic bags in stores. The new rule goes into effect tomorrow. We'll hear from one store manager to find out how he's preparing for the switch.
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