The DFFM has initiated the Yellow Jacket project in Arivaca, Arizona, to reduce wildfire risk by thinning 61 acres to create fuel breaks, with the work expected to finish by year's end.

A backyard flock in Allegan County, Michigan, has tested positive for HPAI, the first in the area's poultry since 2022, prompting increased biosecurity efforts.

A 13-year-old boy named Sanjay Samuel is brain-dead and in a coma after being shot outside a Dunkin' Donuts in Queens. The suspect is at large, and officials urge public assistance in the investigation.

An Illinois resident was diagnosed with Powassan virus, a tick-borne illness not previously seen in the state, prompting public health advisories and increased tick surveillance efforts.

Invasive Aedes aegypti mosquitoes found in Livermore prompt the Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District to urge residents to eliminate standing water.

A study reveals high sexual violence risk among Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander teens in Hawaii, with one in eight NHPI girls reporting forced sex.

Costco recalls Kirkland Signature Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke due to potential listeria contamination, with concerns over green onions. No illnesses reported, but listeriosis can be serious. Customers advised to return or dispose of the affected product.

Wayne County health officials are monitoring the Asian tiger mosquito along the I-96 corridor in Livonia. There's no local transmission of its associated viruses. Residents are advised to eliminate standing water and take precautions against bites.

The West Coast Health Alliance criticized the ACIP's methods and recommendations concerning the MMRV and Hepatitis B vaccines, emphasizing the need for evidence-based decision-making.

Rice County in Minnesota initiates a Seat Belts and Child Restraints Campaign to promote safety and proper use of car seats, responding to the increase in unbelted motorist fatalities.

Governor Josh Green is seeking federal funds to improve healthcare in underserved areas of Hawai‘i and encourages local input on the Rural Health Transformation Program.

NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Morse faced scrutiny over the response to a Legionnaires' outbreak, discussing preventative measures and admitting to difficulty in completely eliminating risk.

New York will invest $218 million in a new EHR system for its mental health facilities, aimed at improving psychiatric care and reducing administrative burdens, with Oracle Health implementing the upgrade.