WSPHA Board Member Karen Valenzuela Opinion Editorial in The Olympian, "Lawmakers Must Take Action Now to Stop the Epidemic of Obesity," March 13, 2010.

WSPHA Executive Director Laura Hitchcock, "State Lawmakers Lift Tax Exemption on Candy," NPR, March 12, 2010. Listen to the audio interview from KUOW Here

WSPHA Board Chair Dr. Kim Thorburn, Letter to the Editor, Spokane Spokesman Review, "Make Public Health a Priority," January 21, 2010.

Read a report co-released by WSPHA on Washington's budget cuts to Public Health.

WSPHA Executive Director Laura Hitchcock Opinion Editorial in the Seattle Times, "Preserve Public Health Infrastructure."  April 10, 2009.

County Health Officials Worry over 1033, Budget Cuts, The Olympian, October 21, 2009.

Also See:

Drs. David Fleming, Benjamin Danielson, and Lenna L. Liu Opinion Editorial, Seattle Times, "Taxing Sugary Snacks and Drinks Would be Good for Children's Health", March 5, 2010.