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Kappas To Take Stance Against Killing Of Unarmed Black People, Support Kaepernick At Seahawk...

Members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity plan a show of solidarity, take a stance against the killing of unarmed Black people and show support...

City Of Seattle Launches Arena Community Advisory Group

As part of the ongoing process of evaluating plans for the possible redevelopment of the Arena at Seattle Center into a state-of-the-art entertainment and...

NEONATAL MORTALITY: THE QUIET CRISIS OF THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY

By Patricia Maryland, Dr.PH NNPA Columnist In my years working in healthcare, I have been blessed to see patients celebrate happy moments, but I have also...

County Unveils New Food Safety Rating System

Today, Public Health – Seattle & King County unveiled new signs that food inspectors will place in restaurant windows as part of its broader...

Invasive Species Could Cost Washington Businesses, Agencies $1.3 Billion

OLYMPIA – A new report released today pegs the economic impact of 23 of the most damaging invasive species in Washington at $1.3 billion...

Health Department Warns Of Emerging Mumps Outbreak In King County

Public Health – Seattle & King County has identified three confirmed cases of mumps in King County, all in children aged 8-13 in Auburn....

Judge Rules 5-Hour ENERGY® Violated Consumer Protection Act

According to a ruling filed in King County Superior Court, the makers of 5-hour ENERGY® violated the state’s Consumer Protection Act by making claims...

City Council Endorses Prescription Drug Take-Back Program

The Seattle City Council unanimously approved legislation encouraging local pharmacies and police precincts to set up drop-boxes for unused, surplus prescription medicines, including controlled...

Health Board Approves Coordination Of Firearm Surrender In Domestic Violence Situations

Seattle City Councilmember Sally Bagshaw and King County Council Vice Chair Rod Dembowski introduced a resolution to the Seattle-King County Board of Health that calls for...

County Sees Increase In Edible Marijuana Intoxication Among Children

An increasing number of King County residents are being poisoned by eating edible marijuana products, and health officials warn that children are particularly at...

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A Teen Swim Team Member Drowned At A Texas Lake. 2...

Two teenagers have been arrested and charged with evidence tampering following the drowning of 18-year-old Daniel Erving in a Texas lake last April.