Jessica Janner Castro

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BELLEVUE, Wash. — February is Eating Disorder Awareness Month, and a Bellevue doctor who treats eating disorders urges people to get treatment if they are struggling. “Often these aren't acknowledged and can go on for years, and we know that people have the best results in treatment when they get into treatment early,” said Dr. Megan Riddle, Eating Recovery Center Bellevue medical director. Nearly 30 million people will experience an eating disorder in their lifetime.

Nov 15, 2023 | king5.com | Jessica Janner Castro

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — The Israel-Palestinian conflict has a long and complex history. History that far predates this current war between Israel and Hamas. There has been turmoil over the land area in the Middle East for over 150 years. Starting in the 19th Century, the Zionist movement began in Europe, sparking the idea of creating a Jewish national home. Dr. Nova Robinson is an associate professor of History and International Studies at Seattle University.

Nov 9, 2023 | king5.com | Jessica Janner Castro

If you’re a longtime KING 5 viewer, you probably know these names: Jean Enersen, Lori Matsukawa, and Joyce Taylor. All three have decades of journalism experience and have broken barriers. Jean Enersen Jean Enersen was the first ever female to anchor a weekday newscast in the United States. She filled the anchor seat at KING 5 News for 42 years, only retiring in 2014.

Sep 25, 2023 | kgw.com | Jessica Janner Castro

SEATTLE — Since the pandemic, public school enrollment in Washington state has dropped by more than 60,000 students. Instead, many families have chosen to enroll their children in private or homeschool.   Jennifer McLucas said her family switched from public to homeschooling during the pandemic.   “It was extremely difficult," McLucas said about distance learning.

Sep 13, 2023 | king5.com | Jessica Janner Castro

SEATTLE — Since the pandemic, public school enrollment in Washington state has dropped by more than 60,000 students. Instead, many families have chosen to enroll their children in private or homeschool.   Jennifer McLucas said her family switched from public to homeschooling during the pandemic.   “It was extremely difficult," McLucas said about distance learning.