Participating candidates, in alphabetical surname order, were
Andrew Grant Houston. The five qualified by participating in the Alliance’s endorsement process and having at least 1,000 donors, Hopkins said during introductions.
The questioning included full-length answers as well as lightning-round yes/no questions. Opening statements were requested to include the answer to: “If you could wave a magic wand and do one thing to end the gun-violence epidemic, what would it be?” Here’s how the candidates responded: (Note that in all responses in this report, only quotation marks signify an exact quote – otherwise it’s our summarizing/paraphrasing.)
Echohawk: “Get rid of all guns in the city and the country … (and) this world.”
As the potential sale of Hospice of the Northwest continues to spur debate, officials with the two hospital districts that own it say the sale is still being considered.
Skagit Regional Health CEO Brian Ivie and board President Julie Blazek said Thursday the boards of Skagit Regional Health and United General District 304 are gathering information about Bristol Hospice, and considering what a sale may mean for regional end-of-life provider Hospice of the Northwest.
âWeâre not at the decision-making process yet. We continue with information sharing and due diligence,â Ivie said.
Blazek said Skagit Regional Health board members have appreciated the public input on the potential sale, which was proposed by Bristol Hospice, a for-profit company, more than a year ago. She said many of those who have commented have voiced concerns similar to those of the board members themselves.