May 12, 2026
Local News, Crime, Politics, Events & more for Auburn, WA
With continued high levels of preventable COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations and increased deaths driven by the Delta variant, serious stress on our regional healthcare system,…
As we see students and educators head back into the classroom and restart the in-person learning routine, the Department of Health (DOH) is providing behavioral…
Washington state’s largest union of public workers has reached an agreement with the state on Gov. Jay Inslee’s vaccine mandate. The deal ensures access to and…
Suicide. What if you’re afraid that someone you love is considering it? What do you say? How do you start that conversation? Should you say…
Hospital capacity is currently stressed across the state of Washington. The surge in hospitalizations is one that Washington Department of Health (DOH), with its healthcare…
In the face of a Delta-driven surge, high levels of new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, and increasing deaths, King County Executive Dow Constantine announced today…
Burnout is an increasingly hot topic in American discourse. The coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated issues many workers, in particular, were already facing. These include increased…
King County, like much of the nation, is in the midst of a surge in COVID-19 cases driven by the highly contagious Delta variant. With…
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) warns people should not take ivermectin to prevent or treat COVID-19, following the Health Alert Network advisory released…
As the Delta variant spreads throughout every region in Washington, demand for COVID-19 testing increases. With that, many people are turning to various over-the-counter, at-home…
TW: This post addresses suicide. If you or someone you know are in crisis or need of help, know that no matter your situation –…
The latest COVID-19 modeling and surveillance situation report from the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) shows current COVID-19 cases and hospital admissions at their…
Washington State Secretary of Health Umair A. Shah, M.D., MPH, amended Order 20-03 requiring face masks for everyone over five years of age in most public…
Hot weather is back again and is expected to impact the entire state starting on Friday, with temps expected in the high 90s and even…
Western State Hospital workers are continuing to call for changes to protect their safety. Eric Tegethoff Assaults on staff are a major concern for employees. Rep.…
When soldiers return from deployment and hang up their combat fatigues, a different kind of baggage sometimes lingers within that they can’t easily pack away.…
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is concerned about a rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations being seen across the state due to the…
