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.
Washington sees late summer COVID surge
The rate of COVID-19 ER visits have doubled since the start of July in some parts of Washington state.
The rate of COVID-19 ER visits have doubled since the start of July in some parts of Washington state.
FDA limits access to updated COVID-19 shots: What we know
Millions of healthy adults and children who are interested in getting an updated COVID-19 shot for extra protection may have to cross several new hurdles to do so.
Millions of healthy adults and children who are interested in getting an updated COVID-19 shot for extra protection may have to cross several new hurdles to do so.
Healthy Living: Managing your kid's screen time
Kids and teens are headed back to school, which can mean their screen time and social media usage can start climbing. Sharing some advice for parents is Dr. Patricia Egwuatu from Kaiser Permanente Capitol Hill Medical Center.
Kids and teens are headed back to school, which can mean their screen time and social media usage can start climbing. Sharing some advice for parents is Dr. Patricia Egwuatu from Kaiser Permanente Capitol Hill Medical Center.
Trump fires Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook
President Trump is making a major move against the Federal Reserve; he's now attempting to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook.
President Trump is making a major move against the Federal Reserve; he's now attempting to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook.
FEMA sends hurricane warning after federal cuts
This week marks 20 years since Hurricane Katrina pummeled the Gulf Coast. Now, some current and former FEMA employees warn we could see a similar catastrophe following federal cuts to disaster response.
This week marks 20 years since Hurricane Katrina pummeled the Gulf Coast. Now, some current and former FEMA employees warn we could see a similar catastrophe following federal cuts to disaster response.
What is screwworm? Symptoms, prevention and treatment
The first human case of New World screwworm was confirmed in the United States after a Maryland resident was diagnosed earlier this month.
The first human case of New World screwworm was confirmed in the United States after a Maryland resident was diagnosed earlier this month.
6 King County, WA, beaches close due to high bacteria levels
Health officials have closed several beaches in King County because of unsafe bacteria levels.
Health officials have closed several beaches in King County because of unsafe bacteria levels.
Screwworm confirmed in US with first human case reported in Maryland: CDC
New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, has been detected in the United States for the first time.
New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, has been detected in the United States for the first time.
Fed funding cuts impacted response to wildfires in CA
Local officials in California say the Trump administration's recent cuts had a major impact on the response to the wildfire.
Local officials in California say the Trump administration's recent cuts had a major impact on the response to the wildfire.
Study links COVID-19 infections to increased asthma, allergy risk
A large study led by Karolinska Institutet found people who had COVID-19 face a higher risk of developing asthma, sinusitis and hay fever, but vaccination appears to reduce those risks.
A large study led by Karolinska Institutet found people who had COVID-19 face a higher risk of developing asthma, sinusitis and hay fever, but vaccination appears to reduce those risks.
Medical experts back COVID-19 vaccine for kids, despite split opinion
Medical experts are backing the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendation to vaccinate kids against COVID-19, differing from the HHS and CDC's new guidelines.
Medical experts are backing the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendation to vaccinate kids against COVID-19, differing from the HHS and CDC's new guidelines.