What I learned from Duwamish River fishers: Portraits of Public Health

February 25, 2026.Reading time 7 minutes.

Hand drawn portrait of woman with long black hair, smiling

In this Portrait of Public Health, Khanh talks about the meaning she’s found working alongside people who fish in the Duwamish River and why fishers make such good outreach workers. Together, they’ve educated local fishers and residents who live near the Duwamish about the dangers of contaminated seafood.

TB evaluation at Rainier Beach High School

February 24, 2026.Reading time 6 minutes.

Red oblongs - TB germs under a microscope

Public Health – Seattle & King County is following up on the confirmation of an individual associated with Rainier Beach High School, in Seattle, who was diagnosed with active tuberculosis (TB). Public Health is working with Rainier Beach High School to define the extent of any potential TB exposures and supporting the school as Public Health conducts evaluations for those exposed and provides guidance and information to staff, students and families.

Healthy beginnings start with educators: Inside the Child Care Health Program

February 20, 2026.Reading time 9 minutes.

Every parent wants to know their child is safe, and every educator wants to feel ready to provide that safety, whether its keeping classrooms clean and healthy day to day or knowing what to do in an emergency. That is where the Child Care Health Program (CCHP) steps in. With a dedicated team of nurses, mental health clinicians, a nutritionist, and educator consultants, the CCHP works alongside providers to make sure every child has a caring, supportive place to learn and grow.

Love Unites Us: Valentines for Public Health!

February 13, 2026.Reading time 5 minutes.

Mice on a kitchen sink, climbing on red teacups.

We hope all the incredible, dedicated public health workers everywhere feel the love! These love letters are for you! Happy Valentine’s Day! Originally posted on February 13, 2026.

Measles case in traveler with possible exposures at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

January 30, 2026.Reading time 6 minutes.

Public Health – Seattle & King County is informing the community of a measles case in a Canadian resident who traveled through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) on January 22, 2026. Those who are unsure of their measles vaccination status and were at the airport on January 22 should check the kingcounty.gov/measles website for more information.

A Shared Table: A cookbook for the community and the climate

January 15, 2026.Reading time 8 minutes.

Two hands hold a bowl of Asian eggplants.

We’re launching “A Shared Table: Delicious, Climate-Friendly Recipes from King County,” a cookbook filled with family recipes contributed by people in our local communities. The recipes in the book are vegetarian or low-meat, selected to spotlight how vegetable and plant-focused food choices have a lower environmental impact, in addition to being good for our health.