Friesz, whose appointment begins May 1, will succeed David Keepnews, who is retiring.

These exceptional nurses were inducted into the Washington State Nurses Hall of Fame on March 19, 2026.

The nurses successfully fought off the hospital’s aggressively anti-union, anti-nurse proposals.

Workplace violence getting worse with no action by hospital

Nurses picket outside Tacoma General Jan. 23 to raise awareness

Patient and nurse safety, and nurse recruitment and retention among top priorities.

"Americans deserve dignity, opportunity and a life they can afford. And they deserve leaders who care about them enough to put politics aside and work toward solutions that improve their lives, not shatter them."

King County’s public health nurses should feel valued and supported for their years served.

Seattle Children’s wants to eliminate long-held union protections and deny nurses what they need to provide safe, excellent care.

Amount of leadership changes could pose threats to public health.