Elise Takahama

Reporter at The Seattle Times

seattle, washington, united states

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I'm originally from South Pasadena, California, but currently working in Seattle, Washington writing and reporting on local health and hospitals. I graduated from Boston University, where I studied print and online journalism, gained professional newspaper experience, learned multimedia skills and developed a passion for covering local news. Feel free to reach out: eliset21@gmail.com.

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WA AG Nick Brown: Feds agree to resume review for NIH grants

The federal government has agreed to resume the review process for National Institutes of Health-funded medical and scientific research grants — including those to Washington state universities and institutes — which the Trump administration attempted to ... See more

seattletimes.com•Elise Takahama•Dec 31, 2025

Washington AG rebukes federal strategy to ban gender care for minors

Pediatricians and legal experts in the state expressed outrage Thursday at a new federal effort to effectively ban gender-affirming care for minors nationwide, reminding Washingtonians that these medical services remain protected here. The U.S. Department... See more

seattletimes.com•Elise Takahama•Dec 19, 2025

Live: Seattle weather: WA flooding risks not over

Another round of showers and heavy wind will hit communities that have already weathered several days of flooding. The next atmospheric river will wash over Western Washington through Monday night, followed by another weather system Tuesday into Wednesday... See more

seattletimes.com•Elise Takahama•Dec 15, 2025

Gender-affirming care for WA youth is dwindling amid federal pressure

Cracks are beginning to appear in the landscape of gender-affirming care for trans and gender-diverse youth in Washington state, as the federal government’s efforts to restrict the field have turned more aggressive in recent months. Since President Donald... See more

seattletimes.com•Elise Takahama•Sep 28, 2025

Seattle Children's to lay off more than 150 staffers

Seattle Children’s hospital plans to lay off 154 staffers this fall, citing looming cuts in state and federal funding that total millions of dollars over the next several years. The changes will mean some teams will be restructured and some services will ... See more

seattletimes.com•Elise Takahama•Sep 18, 2025

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WA AG Nick Brown: Feds agree to resume review for NIH grants

Washington AG rebukes federal strategy to ban gender care for minors

Live: Seattle weather: WA flooding risks not over

Gender-affirming care for WA youth is dwindling amid federal pressure

Seattle Children's to lay off more than 150 staffers

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WA AG Nick Brown: Feds agree to resume review for NIH grants

Washington AG rebukes federal strategy to ban gender care for minors

Live: Seattle weather: WA flooding risks not over

Gender-affirming care for WA youth is dwindling amid federal pressure

Seattle Children's to lay off more than 150 staffers