Seattle and King County health officials warn of a measles case involving a Canadian tourist, listing potential exposure sites in the area from April 30 to May 3.

Washington's Governor Ferguson signed House Bill 1287 to improve responses to mental health crises, streamlining emergency services' coordination with mental health professionals.

Washington State University partners with the American Heart Association to enhance CPR training for Cougar Health Services, focusing on quarterly refreshers through advanced Resuscitation Quality Improvement program.

King County reports first pediatric flu deaths of the season and stresses the importance of vaccinations and public health measures to combat a severe flu season.

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.