Do you know me? Help identify an unknown man found deceased near Medina

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Pencil sketch showing face of young man with light skin, long hair and a jacket.

The King County Medical Examiner’s Office is asking for the public’s help to identify a man found deceased near Medina, under the SR 520 bridge. The Medical Examiner’s Office is releasing a forensic sketch and information related to the case with the goal of bringing answers to this man’s identity. 

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A comic strip explains physical barriers to healthcare

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Person with gray waits at a bus stop with cobwebs growing on them.

What barriers do people face when trying to get healthcare in Washington state? This comic explores the access issues that drive thousands of patients to seek care at the annual free Seattle/King County Clinic, happening this year April 23-26.

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Two measles cases identified in King County connected to international travel  

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Image of a measles virus

Public Health – Seattle & King County was notified on March 30, 2026, of measles cases in two adults who live in King County. The two individuals traveled together internationally where they were likely exposed to measles. Before they were diagnosed with measles, the two individuals visited multiple locations in Seattle, Kirkland and Bellevue while infectious.

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