How online scrutiny is changing Seattle Children's and Laurelhurst's helipad policy

Soundside · May 11, 2026 · 11m

For decades, Seattle Children’s Hospital has been restricted from using its helipad except when transporting a child who is critically ill or facing a life-threatening emergency. These restrictions come from an agreement between the hospital and the nearby neighborhood of Laurelhurst. The old agreement became the subject of new scrutiny on Reddit and now a change may be in the works.

Guest

Anna Boiko-Weyrauch, general assignment reporter at KUOW

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