Withstanding the heat: a domestic violence survivor’s story

July 9, 2025.Reading time 11 minutes.

Woman in shorts wiping brow as she sits in front of a window with the sun shining bright. A fan blows.

In this graphic narrative, a local woman shares the physical and emotional toll that hot weather had on her—and importantly, how she found help and support.

Measles resources for schools, workplaces, healthcare, and organizations

April 16, 2025.Reading time 16 minutes.

To help provide information about the measles, we’ve created a number of resource materials for schools, workplaces, organizations, healthcare, and anyone to share.

How to prepare for a major earthquake

January 2, 2024.Reading time 2 minutes.

Emergency kits should include water, non-perishable food, medications, a can opener, a radio, and a flashlight with extra batteries.

We’re thinking of the people who have lost loved ones and have been impacted by the recent earthquake in Japan.

We encourage everyone in King County to support recovery efforts, and to take steps now to prepare for a major earthquake.

Tips for clean air indoors on smoky days: a Public Health comic

August 21, 2023.Reading time 4 minutes.

Comic illustration: An Asian woman holds chopsticks. In front of her is a steamer set on a wok on an oven burner. A cat clutches a can of tuna fish. The cat says, "Let's just eat tuna from a can."

When air quality is bad outside, it’s important to keep the air inside clean. Find out how to give your lungs a break by reducing pollution indoors in this short comic strip.

NEW COMIC: Delta Days

August 17, 2021.Reading time 12 minutes.

What’s the deal with Delta?
“Delta Days” is a comic by Meredith Li-Vollmer about the variant and our collective burn-out. See full comic here or at thestranger.com.