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Snohomish County measles outbreak grows, latest case linked to Mukilteo church - komonews.com

Health January 30, 2026

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. The Snohomish County Health Department has confirmed three additional measles cases since declaring an outbreak two weeks ago, bringing the total number of cases in the county�...

First pediatric flu death in Washington state highlights rising cases across the state - komonews.com

Health January 30, 2026

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. A school-age teenager has died after becoming ill from influenza last week, marking the first pediatric influenza death in the state this season, according to the Washington S�...

Grant County cat dies from 'highly pathogenic' bird flu, WSDA emphasizes risk - komonews.com

Health January 29, 2026

GRANT COUNTY, Wash. A domestic cat in Grant County has tested positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), commonly known as bird flu, marking the first confirmed case in Washington linked �...

How will the finished 2 Line impact daily commutes across Lake Washington? - komonews.com

Business January 25, 2026

SEATTLE After years of delays and debate, Sound Transit says riders will finally be able to take the Link light rail across Lake Washington via the Interstate 90 bridge starting March 28. RELATED |�...

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 Washingt�...

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 �...

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 locatio�...

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 deta�...

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 state�...

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. These�...