Health & Wellness
05/04/2026 · Shelton
CDC Reports Rise in E-Cigarette Use Among Students
Data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates a significant increase in e-cigarette usage among U.S. middle and high school students. The CDC reports usage more than doubled between 2011 and 2012.
King County Overdoses Surge: 30% Spike Prompts Health Emergency
King County health officials declared a public health emergency after opioid overdoses jumped 30% this month, echoing deadly surges seen before. With fatal overdoses hitting record highs in recent weeks, authorities are ramping up naloxone distribution and crisis centers amid a persistent crisis. Washington families face a grim reality as fentanyl-laced drugs fuel the deaths.
05/04/2026
UW Medicine Rolls Out 24/7 Youth Mental Health Hotline in Washington
UW Medicine has launched a statewide 24/7 mental health hotline for Washington youth amid a surge in teen crises in schools. The service connects callers to trained counselors, building on national resources like 988 to tackle rising suicide ideation and emotional distress. Initially reported by KIRO 7 News, the hotline aims to provide immediate, confidential support across the state.
05/02/2026
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Issue a request for qualifications (RFQ) for Lewis County's Fire Alarm Engineering project. Responses must be submitted online through the County's procurement portal, OpenGov (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/lewiscountywa), by 2 p.m. October 30, 2 Please see the attached notice. Posted: October 08, 2026
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View allPublic Hearing Regarding Proposed Ordinance to Regulate Unpermitted Mobile Food Vending Units
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