Health and Wellness

Anyone who may have purchased the shrimp is asked to either throw it out or return it to the store for a full refund. 

Listeria can cause a serious food-borne illness that can be deadly, infecting about 1,600 people yearly and killing roughly 260.

If you follow September’s tip to Prepare in a Year, you’ll be prepared. First, find a box or storage bin that will fit under or your bed. Here’s what you should put in that box or bin.

The union says its new deal includes across-the-board increases in pay each year, with total raises ranging from 14% to nearly 34% over four years.

The states say their recommendations are informed by trusted medical organizations and prioritize science, safety and transparency.

As always, shellfish harvesters are advised to check the state’s shellfish safety map before digging.

Washington’s Department of Health adds that appointments for COVID vaccines will remain available to any resident who wants them.

Throughout Friday, levels have varied between 160 to 175. Any levels above 150 are considered unhealthy for anyone.

Northwest winds could push more polluted air from the fire towards Maple Falls and Everson throughout Friday. 

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson, Tina Kotek of Oregon and Gavin Newsom of California say that they believe the Trump administration is putting Americans’ health and safety at risk by politicizing the CDC.