Human Elements: How Otters Can Help Recover Imperiled Ecosystems

They might look like 'a combination between a kitten and a puppy' but the charismatic creatures play a big role in the PNW.

DEA Warns Of 'Mass Overdose Events' From Fentanyl In Washington

29 people have been killed in 58 recent “mass-overdose events”, and officials worry the offending drugs could be headed to Washington.

WA Expands Oyster Warning Amid Norovirus Outbreak

More than two dozen Washingtonians have fallen ill after eating raw oysters harvested in British Columbia. Here's what to know.

Puget Sound Ranked As Best Place To Live For Those With Allergies

Hate pollen? You and the Seattle-Tacoma metro area should get to know one another.

Anti-COVID Drug Now Available For Some Washington Patients

Thousands of doses of a potentially life-saving COVID-19 drug have arrived in Washington, and could help high-risk patients avoid illness.

As BA.2 Becomes Dominant, WA COVID Metrics Remain Low

Though some counties are starting to see case counts tick up, statewide trends have kept up a slow decline. Here are a few things to know.

FDA Authorizes 2nd Booster: What To Know In Washington

The fourth shot is for anyone 50 and older, or those who are immunocompromised.

Older Washingtonians Could Soon Receive 2nd COVID-19 Booster Shot

People 50 and older in Washington could have an option to get a second COVID-19 booster shot starting early next month.

Raw Oysters Linked To Uptick In King County Norovirus Reports

At least 13 people have fallen ill after eating contaminated oysters this month in King County, and health officials have some reminders.

Nearly 1 In 4 COVID Cases Belong To New Subvariant: UW Medicine

Data from UW Virology indicate that the BA.2 omicron subvariant is gaining ground in Washington.

Woodland Park Zoo Begins COVID Vaccinations For Animals

Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo has started administering two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine to dozens of its animals.

WA Teens More Anxious, But Less Likely To Abuse Drugs: Study

The Washington State Health Care Authority says 1 in 5 10th graders felt suicidal ideation in 2021.

Washington DOH Unveils Long-Term COVID Response Plan

The ForWArd Plan outlines how the state will adapt to "next phase of the pandemic" as we learn to live with COVID.

As Mask Mandates End, King County Begins A New Pandemic Chapter

King County's top health official shared some "relatively optimistic" news Friday, two years after COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic.

Washington's Indoor Mask Rules End Saturday: What To Know

Mandatory masking requirements for indoor public spaces end this weekend, marking a significant shift in pandemic precautionary measures.

Survey Finds 'Stunning' Fentanyl Surge: UW Medicine

A survey of nearly 1,000 people who use syringe-service program sites in Washington found 42 percent had used fentanyl in the last 3 months.

White House Unveils New COVID Plan: What It Means In Washington

The White House plans to make up to 1 million of Pfizer's antiviral pills available to pharmacies later this month.

WA's Free COVID Test Program Expands To Allow Monthly Orders

All Washington households are now eligible to order up to 10 free COVID-19 antigen tests per month directly from the state.

Vaccine Verification Rules End Tuesday In King County

The rule requiring patrons to show proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test for many indoor activities ends March 1.

CDC Updates COVID Mask Guidelines: What It Means For Washington

About 70 percent of Americans will be able to shed their masks while indoors. Washingtonians, however, still have to wait.

King County Updates COVID Vaccination Dashboard

The updated online dashboard helps chart the difference in hospitalization rates and risk among unvaccinated, vaccinated and boosted people.

King County Health Officials Warn Of Recent Measles Case

Officials said a Snohomish County infant recently tested positive for measles on Monday, and exposures could have happened at two locations.

Infant Formula Recalled Due To Bacterial Contamination: WA DOH

Three brands of powdered formula have been recalled over a potentially deadly contamination.

Amid 'Great Resignation' WA Struggling the Least: Study

Complaints that "no one wants to work anymore" don't ring true in the Evergreen State. How Washington employers are still managing to hire.

Inslee Mask Announcement Expected Thursday

The governor is scheduled to hold a news conference Thursday and may reveal an end date for the statewide indoor mask rule.

Vaccine Verification Rules End Next Month In King County

Starting next month, King County businesses and restaurants will no longer be required to check their customers' vaccine status.

King County Vaccine Verification Announcement Planned Wednesday

King County officials are scheduled to announce changes to vaccine verification rules for restaurants and other venues Wednesday afternoon.

Washington's Life Expectancy One Of The Longest In America: CDC

We're planning for a long, healthy life amongst the evergreens.

WA Indoor Mask Mandate Stays For Now, But The End Is Near: Inslee

Washington will not follow other states in rolling back all mask directives this week, but a few changes are on the horizon.

Romance Scams Cost Washingtonians $14 Million In 2020

Looking for love this valentine's? Make sure you're not looking in the wrong places.

King County's Omicron Surge Improves, Amid An Uncertain Future

King County's COVID-19 metrics are down significantly from last month, but cases and hospitalizations remain much higher than pre-omicron.

4th Vaccine Dose Recommended For Immunocompromised Washingtonians

The four shots would include the two primary Moderna or Pfizer shots, then a third primary dose, and a booster.

Free N95 Masks Arrive At Washington QFC, Fred Meyers

The federal government is partnering with multiple retail pharmacies in Washington to distribute free N95 masks.

Latest Hospital Capacity In Seattle Area

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in King County.

WA Children Under 5 May Be Vaccine-Eligible Later This Month

The state is waiting on the FDA to approve an emergency authorization, allowing the Pfizer vaccine to be administered to kids under five.

Free COVID Test Kits Available Again In Washington

Washington's health department is filling new orders for free COVID-19 test kits after the first round ran out in just a few hours.

More People Moved To Washington Than Left In 2021

Surprisingly, after a decade of record growth, Washington was actually not one of the most popular states to move to last year.

Washington Sees First Flu Deaths In Nearly 2 Years: DOH

Influenza is on the rise and Washington for the first time in a while, and three seniors recently died from flu-related complications.

Free N95 Masks Coming To WA: Get Them At CVS, Costco, Walgreens

The federal government is partnering with multiple retail pharmacies in Washington to distribute free N95 masks.

Hospitalization Down In Puget Sound, But Eastern WA Is A Concern

Hospitalization trends are down slightly in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties, but rising rates in the east may hurt local hospitals.