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                                <p>Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife staff clean up Caspian tern carcasses during the bird flu outbreak on Rat Island in Jefferson County, 2023.</p>

How to navigate the bird flu in Washington state

“This looks like it might be the new normal,” said Chris Anderson, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

By Grace Gorenflo • March 9, 2025 7:30 am


Public Health reports season’s first pediatric flu deaths in King...

Two children died in February; first pediatric flu deaths in two years

By Steve Hunter • March 7, 2025 11:01 am
Ferguson proposes $4B in cuts to Washington state budget

State officials look to solve a shortfall estimated to be $12 billion or more.

By Jake Goldstein-Street and Bill Lucia Washington State Standard • February 28, 2025 10:45 am
Measles detected in King County infant

The patient visited multiple locations around the county between Feb. 20 and Feb. 25, including Bellevue Square, Bothell, and Redmond.

February 27, 2025 3:35 pm
OSPI superintendent responds to federal attempt to limit DEI programs

Chris Reykdal advises school districts not to make changes to existing policies

By Steve Hunter • February 20, 2025 10:45 am
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By Rodrigo Lopez • March 13, 2025 1:30 am
The Snohomish County Senior Resource Expo will feature over 50 exhibitors as well as guest speaker, retired Navy Captain and former Commanding Officer Kim Buike.
The Snohomish County Senior Resource Expo will feature over 50 exhibitors as well as guest speaker, retired Navy Captain and former Commanding Officer Kim Buike. Sponsored
10 things you need to know about this year’s Snohomish...

March 28 event offers expert advice, activities connections for a fulfilling retirement.

By Snohomish County Senior Resource Expo • March 3, 2025 6:00 am

The Snohomish County Senior Resource Expo will feature over 50 exhibitors as well as guest speaker, retired Navy Captain and former Commanding Officer Kim Buike.
The Snohomish County Senior Resource Expo will feature over 50 exhibitors as well as guest speaker, retired Navy Captain and former Commanding Officer Kim Buike. Sponsored
March 3, 2025 6:00 am
Ashley D. Lesley, MHP, LMFT, Enumclaw’s new clinic manager, waits to greet clients at the ‘Welcome Back Week’ event. Photos courtesy of Valley Cities. Sponsored
January 27, 2025 6:00 am
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January 21, 2025 1:30 am
LA’s wildfires must spark change in our neck of the...

The hurricane-force winds fueling fast-moving Southern California wildfires have exasperated firefighters in western states for over a century. They quickly…

January 30, 2025 2:15 pm
Thoughts on Memorial Day and the ultimate sacrifice | Brunell

On Memorial Day, we traditionally honor Americans in our military who gave their lives in battle for our country. It…

May 27, 2024 2:15 pm