WA sees first whooping cough death in more than a decade
Washington saw a high number of whooping cough cases in 2024, with more than 2,000 reported, according to the state Department of Health.
King County using $16.8M in levy dollars to boost behavioral health workforce
King County is utilizing $16.8 million to boost the region’s behavioral health workforce. King County Executive Dow Constantine announced the $16.8 million in awards on Tuesday, saying that it is the ...
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Man accused in I-5 shooting spree will now stand trial after incompetency ruling in October
Perkins was deemed incompetent to stand trial in October by a King County judge and was placed in custody of the Department of Health and Human Services (DSHS). The King County Prosecuting ...
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It’s been 5 years since WA’s first COVID case. Here’s what to know.
If you’re insured, the vaccine should be covered. King County’s health department has an online resource page to assist in locating free vaccine sites for uninsured people.
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A look at how overdose death rates are increasing in Washington state
Editor’s note: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that Whatcom’s overdose death rate was higher than King County’s. Across the state, overdose deaths have continued to climb ...
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2 cases of measles exposure confirmed in Snohomish County
The Snohomish County Health Department reported Tuesday that at least ... positive cases come a week after Public Health - Seattle & King County announced a confirmed measles case in an adult ...
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DOH says King’s Cathedral cluster now at 55 cases
After the state Department of Health warned of a cluster ... that’s what we’ve done.” King’s Cathedral and Chapels has 24 congregations across Maui County, including 19 on Maui, according ...