Whatcom County nursing assistant accused of neglecting adult in her care

The Washington State Department of Health has charged a certified nursing assistant in Whatcom County with unprofessional ...

Washington Schools Find Major Contamination Levels in Drinking Water

The data shows most schools in Washington had levels of lead in drinking water fixtures that were higher than levels deemed ...

Intruder with mental health issues vandalizes Washington state Capitol

An intruder broke into the Washington state Capitol and smashed a glass door, set fire to a rug and flag, knocked over busts ...

Kansas City health director joins health officials nationwide in letter urging vaccination, criticizing federal messaging

Dr. Marvia Jones, director of health for Kansas City, Missouri, was one of the two dozen health officials from around the ...
KXLY

Amid the government shutdown, WA Department of Health secures funding to continue nutrition benefits program through October

Washington families who rely on nutrition assistance programs to keep food on the table can breathe a brief sigh of relief ...

Democratic governors form a public health alliance in rebuke of Trump administration

A group of Democratic state governors has launched a new alliance aimed at coordinating their public health efforts. They’re ...
The Herald-Mail

Hand, foot and mouth disease outbreaks reported in eight Washington County schools

Hand, foot and mouth disease outbreaks have been reported in eight Washington County Public Schools since Sept. 1, 2025. What ...

Senate Democrats, holding out for health care, reject government funding bill for 10th time

Senate Democrats rejected for the 10th time Thursday a stopgap spending bill that would reopen the government, insisting they ...

County public health pushes back on Harrell’s criticisms over homelessness, drugs

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has made no secret of what he says is a lack of regional cooperation when it comes to dealing ...

First on CNN: City health officials urge vaccination, criticize federal government messaging

The Big Cities Health Coalition is the latest group to take a strong public stand in support of vaccination as a direct response to concerns that the federal government is limiting access and raising ...