A new case of measles diagnosed in a King County resident

May 25, 2019.Reading time 10 minutes.

New measles cases have been identified in King County, WA. Most people are protected through immunization, but anyone who has not been vaccinated or not had the measles may be at risk if they were in a location of potential measles exposure.

Cannabis 101: Weeding through the facts

October 30, 2018.Reading time 9 minutes.

By Lindsey Greto and Meghan King Retail cannabis is legal in Washington, but that doesn’t mean it’s completely safe and free of health or social impacts. While little is definitively known about the health effects of cannabis, there are both public health risks and health benefits, and these must be balanced. Over the next few months, […]

ONE YEAR LATER: things people still don’t know about the distracted driving law

July 23, 2018.Reading time 3 minutes.

It’s been a full year since Washington’s distracted driving law went into effect, but according to a survey of 900 King County drivers, there is still plenty of confusion about what is – and isn’t – allowed. Let’s explore the misconceptions. Washington’s cell phone law is 1 today! This calls for a cake smash! “It’s […]

We can do more to prevent lead poisoning in kids

October 12, 2017.Reading time 5 minutes.

October is Children’s Environmental Health Month! Oh, you didn’t know? This month may be better known for ghouls and goblins, but our Lead and Toxics Team has put together a series of blog posts that are sure to give you goosebumps. By Chiemeka Ohaebosim, policy developer in the Lead and Toxics program Both the EPA […]

Everything you need to know about Washington’s new distracted driving law

July 11, 2017.Reading time 1 minute.

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 […]