Health care costs are soaring. Blame insurers, drug companies — and your employer Some 154 million people in the United States get health care through their employer — and for many, their costs are about to go way up. Maria Aspan
These fired DOJ lawyers are finding new ways to make a difference Four prosecutors who worked on Capitol riot cases have found a way to continue public service after leaving the Justice Department. They're all colleagues again. Carrie Johnson
This shop fixes student instruments for free. Now, a music legend is chipping in Herb Alpert got his start playing trumpet in L.A.'s public schools. He wants to help make that "magic" possible for students. Jonaki Mehta
CBS shifts to appease the right under new owner CBS' new owner, David Ellison, has taken concrete steps to address the concerns of the news division's sharpest critics — particularly President Trump and his allies. David Folkenflik
Charlie Kirk's killing raises the stakes for campus security How much security at a campus event is enough? Campus police are mulling the question. Martin Kaste
Thursday Evening Headlines WA student test scores remain below pre-pandemic levels, Fred Meyer will move ahead with Seattle area closures, and King County forges ahead to build a walk-in mental health crisis center on Capitol Hill. Patricia Murphy
They want COVID shots to protect their health or family. They can't get them Though the FDA narrowed criteria for the shots, many people still want them, to avoid illness and protect vulnerable family members. Some are turned down at the pharmacy or have to jump through hoops. Sydney Lupkin
Jazz head at Kennedy Center is the latest firing at the beleaguered arts institution The firing of Kevin Struthers is the latest in a line of dismissals and resignations at the D.C. arts behemoth. Anastasia Tsioulcas
Senate Republicans turn to 'nuclear option' to speed confirmation of Trump nominees The change will allow certain nominees to be confirmed in groups rather than by individual vote. It follows months of GOP complaints that Democrats were dragging out the confirmation process. Barbara Sprunt
Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - Sept 11-14 So. Many. Wine Walks. This Weekend. - Check out the entire list AND Mario Day with the Mariners in this Weekend's Warmup! Libby Denkmann