Thriving local economies protect hardworking families in rural Eastern WA Hospitals and clinics are vital to your local community. Local hospitals speak out about the true cost of cutting medicaid. Ritzville Hospital to Lay off More than 100 employees: News Article I Don't Sleep Well at Night: News Article Strained Past our breaking point: News Article Farming is the economic engine of Eastern Washington Rich soil, climate, and ample water produces over 300 different crops. Access to global markets and infrastructure support this success. Healthcare is the lifeline for these communities Accidents, heart attacks, strokes... care CANNOT be delayed. For Information about Healthcare: click here