WA firefighter dies from work-related cancer
Another firefighter from Puget Sound Fire has died from occupational-cancer.
Another firefighter from Puget Sound Fire has died from occupational-cancer.
August jobs report weaker than expected
New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the U.S. added a weaker-than-expected 22,000 jobs last month, while the unemployment rate rose to its highest level in nearly four years, fueling concerns about the economy.
New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the U.S. added a weaker-than-expected 22,000 jobs last month, while the unemployment rate rose to its highest level in nearly four years, fueling concerns about the economy.
Tylenol-maker shares sink after report says RFK's HHS will link drug to autism
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. directed the HHS to investigate potential causes of autism and will release a report on the findings.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. directed the HHS to investigate potential causes of autism and will release a report on the findings.
Managing pain without a prescription
With opioid addiction a major concern when it comes to managing pain, a group of researchers at Washington State University put together a list of resources on how to manage pain without medication.
With opioid addiction a major concern when it comes to managing pain, a group of researchers at Washington State University put together a list of resources on how to manage pain without medication.
Trump asks US Supreme Court to step in on tariffs
President Donald Trump is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to quickly make a decision on whether he has the authority to impose his sweeping tariffs under federal emergency law.
President Donald Trump is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to quickly make a decision on whether he has the authority to impose his sweeping tariffs under federal emergency law.
RFK Jr. grilled on Capitol Hill, staffers call on him to resign
A tense meeting on Capitol Hill happened Thursday morning, when senators grilled Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. amid turmoil at the CDC.
A tense meeting on Capitol Hill happened Thursday morning, when senators grilled Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. amid turmoil at the CDC.
Chagas disease carried by the kissing bug spreading across US: What to know
Chagas disease, a potentially deadly condition transmitted by an insect known as the "kissing bug", is now considered an endemic in the US.
Chagas disease, a potentially deadly condition transmitted by an insect known as the "kissing bug", is now considered an endemic in the US.
WA joins 'West Coast Health Alliance'
As national debates heat up over vaccine safety, three West Coast states are taking matters into their own hands.
As national debates heat up over vaccine safety, three West Coast states are taking matters into their own hands.
Governor DeSantis announces Florida MAHA Commission, vows to end all vaccine mandates
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday that Florida is establishing a Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission at the state level.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday that Florida is establishing a Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission at the state level.
West Coast states form health alliance amid concerns over CDC credibility
The alliance aims to provide unified, evidence-based recommendations on immunizations and other public health matters to residents across the three states.
The alliance aims to provide unified, evidence-based recommendations on immunizations and other public health matters to residents across the three states.
What is surface smoke, is it in Seattle?
Smoke from wildfires in the west and Canada has reached Puget Sound, with some areas under air quality alerts for surface smoke.
Smoke from wildfires in the west and Canada has reached Puget Sound, with some areas under air quality alerts for surface smoke.
West Coast US states form health alliance amid concerns over CDC credibility
The governors of Washington, California, and Oregon are forming a new West Coast Health Alliance to provide unified, science-based public health recommendations to their residents amidst concerns over the politicization and credibility of the CDC.
The governors of Washington, California, and Oregon are forming a new West Coast Health Alliance to provide unified, science-based public health recommendations to their residents amidst concerns over the politicization and credibility of the CDC.
Study finds common nasal spray may lower risk of COVID-19 infection
A recent clinical trial has found that a commonly used nasal spray for allergies may also help lower the risk of COVID-19 infection.
A recent clinical trial has found that a commonly used nasal spray for allergies may also help lower the risk of COVID-19 infection.
The Listening Bench: Fighting college loneliness
With a brand new environment, college students may be especially impacted by feelings of isolation. One university has an ongoing program hoping to bridge the gaps.
With a brand new environment, college students may be especially impacted by feelings of isolation. One university has an ongoing program hoping to bridge the gaps.
Bat tests positive for rabies in Cowlitz County, WA
Local authorities in Cowlitz County have confirmed that a bat tested positive for rabies on a resident's property last week.
Local authorities in Cowlitz County have confirmed that a bat tested positive for rabies on a resident's property last week.
WA ranks 5th 'Best States to work in the U.S.'
Washington just ranked as the 5th best state to work in the U.S.
Washington just ranked as the 5th best state to work in the U.S.
Human plague case reported; patient likely exposed while camping
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has reported the first case of human plague in 2025.
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has reported the first case of human plague in 2025.
Washington kids become Chief for a Day
More than a dozen police departments in Washington had new faces in charge on Thursday, as the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission hosted Chief for a Day.
More than a dozen police departments in Washington had new faces in charge on Thursday, as the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission hosted Chief for a Day.
FDA approves new COVID vaccines
The newest COVID-19 shots have been approved, but recommendations won't be for all Americans 6 months and older.
The newest COVID-19 shots have been approved, but recommendations won't be for all Americans 6 months and older.
Common painkillers may fuel deadly superbugs that resist antibiotics, study warns
Ibuprofen and acetaminophen increased genetic mutations in E. coli during lab tests.
Ibuprofen and acetaminophen increased genetic mutations in E. coli during lab tests.