Health and Wellness

For all the details and ideas for how you can participate, go to shakeout.org/washington.

Open enrollment for 2026 begins on Nov. 1 through the Washington Healthplanfinder.

Anyone who may have the affected products in their fridge or freezer should throw it away or return it to where they bought it. 

If you’ve been here long, you know that the Great ShakeOut  happens every year […]

The center says Narcan alone was not enough, and the response required ongoing breathing support.

WCHCS is urging residents that have the items to not consume them and either throw them away or return them to the company.

They’ll be accepting blood donations of any type, but they’re urgently in need of type O blood.

All items were sold in stores throughout the country, including Fred Meyer.  

Residents are reminded that prevention is often the most effective solution. With a few seasonal maintenance steps, homeowners can help keep bugs and pests where they belong — outside.

If the agreement is approved, Bellingham will commit up to $100,000 of reimbursement for staffing and operational costs after the county’s $450,000 initial budget has been expended.