Kirkland is offering free Mental Health First Aid classes to equip residents with skills to assist in mental health crises, similar to CPR for heart attacks.

WSDA links contaminated raw pet food to avian flu in domestic cats; one cat euthanized, another being treated. Owners urged to avoid raw diets and seek vet care for symptoms.

The City of Seattle has teamed up with Talkspace to offer free online therapy to youth, using a $14.55 million investment to support mental health amid rising concerns of anxiety and depression.

Seattle conducted a full-scale drill to prepare its emergency food response system for potential disasters, focusing on collaboration across various sectors.

Pierce County Human Services has received a $1.6 million grant to launch a mobile opioid treatment unit, aiming to reduce overdose deaths by providing accessible medical services in Pierce County.

Two cases of avian influenza in humans were confirmed by the CDC after exposure at a Washington poultry farm. Investigations and precautionary measures are underway, with no severe illness reported.

Four workers in Washington tested presumptively positive for avian influenza at an egg farm where 800,000 chickens were culled. Further CDC tests are pending as the state monitors the situation.

Toxic algae blooms in Lake Lawrence and Clear Lake in Thurston County have prompted health advisories due to high Microcystins levels, exceeding safety guidelines.

Clark County Public Health encourages residents to compost their Halloween pumpkins instead of discarding them to reduce methane emissions from landfills.

The Kirkland Health & Wellness Fair at Juanita High School offers free health services, including check-ups and vaccinations, plus family-friendly activities on September 28.

Pierce County and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health offer free nutrition workshops for cancer prevention, highlighting evidence-based dietary guidance.

Clark County Public Health has lifted the toxic algal bloom advisory for Lacamas Lake, although caution is still advised. Vancouver Lake now has a new advisory, and weekly testing continues.

Houghton Beach Park reopens for water activities after a temporary closure due to high bacteria levels, with regular water quality monitoring to continue.