RFK Jr. attends funeral for Texas child who died of measles
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a trip to Texas on Sunday to attend the funeral of an 8-year-old girl who died of measles. In a post on social media, Kennedy said the best way to prevent the spread of measles in the MMR vaccine.
Texas measles outbreak 2025: Second child death reported
A second school-aged child has died from complications related to having measles, according to hospital officials in Lubbock.
Candida auris, a deadly fungus, is on the rise in hospitals, senior facilities
Cases of Candida auris, a dangerous, drug-resistant fungus, are rising in hospitals and senior care centers across the U.S.
The history of tariffs and how they work
With stock prices tanking and many expecting a massive economic fallout amid Trump's tariffs, the world is reacting Dr. Dough Downing, an economics professor at Seattle Pacific University, discusses the decades-long history behind tariffs and the impacts they are causing today.
Unemployment benefits for striking workers being considered in WA, OR
Oregon and Washington lawmakers are considering unemployment benefits for striking workers, following recent walkouts by Boeing, nurses and teachers.
Bipartisan effort to rein in US tariffs
There's now a bipartisan effort on Capitol Hill to rein in Trump's tariffs. A bill has been introduced that would require President Trump to explain the reasoning and impacts of any new tariffs to Congress within 48 hours of going into effect.
Study finds unmarried older adults may have lower risk of dementia
A new study suggests older adults who are single may have a lower risk of developing dementia than those who are married. Experts say stress and social networks may play a role.
World leaders react to US tariffs
The stock market plummeted Thursday morning after President Donald Trump unveiled a wide range of tariffs. While his administration says these new tariffs are the only way to get the economy back on track, some argue they could be the beginning of a global trade war. Looking at the Asian and European markets this morning, they were all in the red as well.
Water main break in Seattle's Crown Hill neighborhood impacts 3,000
An estimated 3,000 customers are without water after an overnight water main break in Seattle’s Crown Hill neighborhood.
WA dealerships expect to be impacted by auto industry tariffs
President Trump's 25% tariff on imported vehicles and automobile parts is now in effect.
Shingles vaccine may cut risk of dementia, study says
Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox.
Person dies of rabies after contracting virus from transplanted organ in Ohio
A Michigan resident died of rabies after receiving a kidney transplant from a donor exposed to the virus in Idaho, marking an extremely rare case of transmission through organ donation.
Third measles case confirmed in WA, health officials warn of possible exposure
Health officials confirmed a measles case in a child in Snohomish County and are investigating possible exposures in the area.
Trump announces tariffs on 'Liberation Day' at The White House: FULL SPEECH
President Donald Trump announced a series of reciprocal tariffs as part of his pledge to free the United States from what he calls years of unfair trade practices.
Elon Musk to leave US government soon: Report
President Donald Trump told his inner circle that Elon Musk will step back from his role in the government in the coming weeks, according to Politico.
Trump FDA layoffs included staff working on bird flu response: Report
A Reuters report says the Trump administration’s mass layoffs at the FDA included staff working on the agency’s bird flu response, alarming health experts.