Providence's San Fernando Valley hospitals earn high honors from U.S. News & world report. Providence's San Fernando Valley hospitals have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as Best Regional Hospitals for 2026-27, earning a combined 39 high-performing ratings for excellence in patient care. "These recognitions reflect our teams' commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality care," said Karl Keeler, chief executive of Providence's San Fernando Valley service area. "Every day, our caregivers and physicians combine clinical expertise with a deep commitment to serving our communities. We are honored to be recognized for the exceptional care delivered across our hospitals." The annual U.S. News evaluation measures hospital performance across common procedures and conditions, as well as complex and high-acuity care. Rankings and ratings are designed to assist patients and their health care providers in making informed decisions about where to receive care for challenging health conditions or elective procedures. Together, the three Providence hospitals received high-performing ratings across a broad range of procedures and conditions, reflecting a shared commitment to clinical excellence and compassionate care. The accolades include: Providence holy cross medical center mission hills: Specialty regional ranking in Orthopedics, high performing specialties in Diabetes & Endocrinology, Geriatrics, Orthopedics and high-performing procedures and conditions in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPAID), Gynecological cancer surgery, Heart arrhythmia, Heart attack, Heart failure, Hip fracture, Hip replacement, Kidney failure, Knee replacement, Leukemia, lymphoma & myeloma, Pacemaker implantation, Pneumonia, Prostate cancer surgery, Stroke Providence Saint Joseph medical center burbank: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPAID), Ear, nose & throat surgery, Gynecological cancer surgery, Heart attack, Heart failure, Hip fracture, Kidney failure, Leukemia, lymphoma & myeloma, Pacemaker implantation, Stroke. In addition, Providence Saint Joseph earned the U.S. News Best Maternity Hospital rating for 2026. Providence cedars-sinai tarzana medical center tarzana: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPAID), Colon cancer surgery, Heart arrhythmia, Heart attack, Heart failure, Hip fracture, Hip replacement, Kidney failure, Pacemaker implantation, Prostate cancer surgery, Stroke To determine the Best Hospitals rankings, U.S. News evaluated each hospital's performance on objective measures such as risk-adjusted mortality rates, preventable complications and level of nursing care. The Best Hospitals Specialty rankings methodology and Procedures & Conditions ratings methodology measure patient outcomes using data from millions of records provided by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The recognitions underscore Providence's commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves. Ed. Note: The above information was provided to KHTS Radio by Providence.

New beer nods to Olympia Brewing history, 21 new homes coming to west Olympia. July 31, 2026 5:00 AM Gift Article Key Takeaways AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Hawks Prairie Immediate Care at 2555 Marvin Road NE in Lacey is set to close next month, Providence Swedish confirmed this week. Its last day is Aug. 21. The space will be used to expand its primary care services at the same location. "Patient demand for immediate care services has declined, with patient traffic down 15% since last year," Providence officials said in a news release, following an inquiry from The Olympian. "This has been influenced by the growing presence of urgent care facilities and the opening of a new emergency department in the community," the release reads. "At the same time, Providence Swedish continues to see a strong need for primary care access and continuity, making this transition an important step in better matching services to how patients are seeking care today." "Nearby walk-in care options will remain available, including Providence ExpressCare in Hawks Prairie, Providence Immediate Care in Lacey and Providence Immediate Care in west Olympia." Providence will support staff affected by the closure. "Support is being provided for caregivers who are directly affected, including transition planning, partnership with Human Resources, and internal job opportunities where available," said Russ Igoe, Chief Operating Officer, Providence Medical Group, in a statement. More primary care services have opened or are planned, Providence Swedish says. Providence Medical Group opened a primary care clinic on Ensign Road, which is across from Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, in June and plans to add another clinic in the Tumwater Hill area in early 2027. "Once completely built out, these additions will bring 14 new providers to the community, including a combination of advanced practitioners and physicians. Once provider panels are full, these clinics will serve 17,500 new patients in our community," the news release reads. Downtown steakhouse celebrates anniversary, names new chef. 1889 Prime Steakhouse in downtown Olympia on Fifth Avenue turned three in July and has named Joe Rumberger as its executive chef, the restaurant announced. Rumberger previously operated the French bistro Bar C'est L'eau at the Tumwater Craft District until it closed in early May. "Now, as the restaurant enters its fourth year, Chef Rumberger will lead the culinary program with a vision that honors the steakhouse's foundation while elevating it through seasonality, local partnerships, and world-class technique," the restaurant announced. "I'm incredibly excited to join the team at 1889 Prime," said Chef Rumberger in a statement. "This region produces some of the finest beef, seafood, and artisan products anywhere in the country... Together, we're building a steakhouse experience that celebrates the Pacific Northwest while delivering the timeless quality and hospitality guests expect from a premier steakhouse." The restaurant has multiple owners, including manager partner Drew MacEwen, who also is a Washington state senator. Throughout the month of August, the steakhouse will commemorate its third anniversary with special menu features, behind-the-scenes content, employee spotlights, and celebrations that honor the people who have made the restaurant's success possible, according to a news release. 2 breweries join forces on new beer. Two local breweries - downtown Olympia's Well 80 and Tumwater's Triceratops - have teamed up to create a new beer called Leotucky Lager, they announced. "What do you get by combining a classic pre-Prohibition recipe with one of the South Sound's favorite beers? A blend of historic proportions!" a news release reads. "Leotucky Lager (5% ABV), the latest collaboration between friends Rob Horn of Triceratops and Chris Knudson and Paul Pearson of Well 80, captures the malty magic of Pennsyltucky Lager and Leopold (Schmidt's) Original 1896 Lager, the beer that started it all for Olympia Brewing Company," according to the release. Starting July 31, beer fans can find Leotucky Lager at the Triceratops tasting room at 8036 River Drive SE, #203 in Tumwater and at Well 80's brewpub in Olympia at 514 Fourth Ave. E. The small-batch collaboration will appear on shelves and tap lists at select retailers across Western Washington in the coming weeks, according to the release. 21 homes proposed for west Olympia. The Walnut Trails subdivision has been proposed in west Olympia at Ethel Street and 14th Avenue/Walnut Road, the city of Olympia announced. The project aims to subdivide 6.17-acres into 21 single-family lots. The site contains a stream and wetland, which will require critical area tracts; additionally, a large area of the site is dedicated to stormwater, according to the city. Care to comment? Send them to Senior Planner Jackson Ewing at [email protected] by 5 p.m. Aug. 19. A public hearing is required as part of the review of this project, but it has yet to be scheduled, according to the city. Local. July 17, 2026 5:00 AM July 24, 2026 5:15 AM May 6, 2026 12:08 PM If you know of a retailer, restaurant, coffee shop or other business that is opening, closing, expanding, remodeling, or changing its focus, send an email to reporter Rolf Boone at [email protected]. The Olympian Rolf has worked at The Olympian since August 2005. He covers breaking news, the city of Lacey and business for the paper. Rolf graduated from The Evergreen State College in 1990. Support my work with a digital subscription

Providence will close Hawks Prairie immediate care (video). By Rolf Boone July 31, 2026 at 4:55 AM Providence will close its immediate care services at its Hawks Prairie location and replace it with expanded primary care.