Cinco de Mayo 2018: stay safe, remember its roots
A recent statewide analysis showed that fatal crashes increased when the Cinco de Mayo celebrations stretched over a weekend.
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Preventable injuries come via drowning, automobile crashes, falls, etc.
LOK-IT-UP to protect King County’s children
Every five days on average, a child or teen is killed or hospitalized by gunfire in Washington state. Nationally, 8,400 children are killed or hospitalized every year from firearms. Safe storage of firearms can prevent many of these tragedies and save lives, but people need to be educated on solutions. U.S. Senator Patty Murray asked […]
Read MoreWorld Suicide Prevention Day 2017: Take a minute, change a life
September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day. Every year, more than 800,000 people die by suicide worldwide, making suicide a public health problem that greatly impacts those individuals, their loved ones, and communities across the world. Despite the work of public health agencies, law enforcement, non-profit groups, and community organizations we are still seeing staggering […]
Read MoreEverything you need to know about Washington’s new distracted driving law
The new Washington state distracted driving law goes into effect July 23. Breaking this law could result in a $136 ticket (subsequent offenses within a five-year period jump to $235) or worse – a collision. Not sure what is and is not okay? We’ve laid it out for you. Drivers may not use hand-held cell […]
Read MoreCool off at lifeguarded beaches in King County
Summer is finally here, and arriving in full force with high temperatures expected this weekend. With hot weather, it is tempting to take a dip in our area’s lakes and rivers to cool off, but before you do, make sure there is a lifeguard on duty nearby. Already this year we’ve seen two drowning tragedies […]
Read MoreHot weather and dangerous rivers make safety a top concern
After the long and rainy winter, we know many of you are itching to spend some time outside, in and on the water, soaking up some rays (with at least SPF 15 on, of course). But, before jumping in, know the risks. The weather is warming up, but our area’s lakes, rivers and open water […]
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