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Thurston County reports first flu-related death as state sees sharp rise in cases - komonews.com

Health January 23, 2026

THURSTON COUNTY, Wash. Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) reported an influenza-related death of a county resident on Wednesday, as flu activity remains elevated across WashingtοΏ½...

Family sues Tesla, says autopilot failed in fatal 2024 motorcycle crash on SR 522 - KOMO

Business January 12, 2026

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. The family of a 28-year-old man has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Tesla, alleging that the company's Autopilot system failed to prevent a fatal collision. PREVIOUS οΏ½...

Health officials warn of possible measles exposure in King and Snohomish counties - KOMO

Health January 10, 2026

KING, SNOHOMISH COUNTIES, Wash. Health officials have issued a warning about potential measles exposures in King and Snohomish counties. An infected family from out of state visited several locatioοΏ½...

Scammers exploit former vaccine hotline, prompting warning from Washington State DOH - KOMO

Health January 1, 2026

SEATTLE Scammers are exploiting the former vaccine hotline number of the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) to deceive people into divulging personal information, including bank account detaοΏ½...

Ground beef distributed in Washington recalled for possible E. coli contamination - KOMO

Business December 31, 2025

Thousands of pounds of ground beef were recalled after tests confirmed the presence of E. coli, according to the USDA. The affected products, distributed by an Idaho company, were sold in six stateοΏ½...

New laws taking effect in Washington state in 2026 - KOMO

Business December 24, 2025

OLYMPIA, Wash. As the new year approaches, a range of Washington state laws will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026, bringing changes to workers, employers, families, and consumers across the state. TheseοΏ½...

Trump's Energy Department coal plant order in Washington sparks state officials' outrage - KOMO

Business December 18, 2025

CENTRALIA, Wash. In a controversial move, the U.S. Department of Energy under President Donald Trump has issued an emergency order directing TransAlta to continue operating its coal plant in CentraliοΏ½...

Seattle health officials advise SEA airport visitors to check immunity after measles case - KOMO

Health December 5, 2025

SEATTLE Public Health Seattle & King County has reported a measles case involving an out-of-state traveler who passed through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) on Nov. 11 and Nov. 17. οΏ½...

West Coast Health Alliance, DOH urge trust in vaccines countering CDC statement - KOMO

Health November 24, 2025

OLYMPIA, Wash. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH), along with the West Coast Health Alliance, continue to strongly recommend vaccines to protect children, despite the Disease Control andοΏ½...