You should ask yourself what it is you desire most in the long term. To work fully remote and tackle side projects, or to network with founders.

Are both possible? Can you network the way you want while working from CA? Networking has never been easier. Can you travel to WA once in a while to scout the tech scene? Is the time commitment acceptable for you?

Can you instead network with people closer to where you live? Isn't there a huge health tech industry in CA? Can you make something out of that?