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Washington Wrestler’s Family Seeks Supreme Court Injunction After Alleged Assault by Trans Athlete
legal-and-sports4 days ago

Washington Wrestler’s Family Seeks Supreme Court Injunction After Alleged Assault by Trans Athlete

Alliance Defending Freedom filed an emergency application with the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of Kallie Keeler, a 15-year-old Washington wrestler, and her mother, Stephanie Brown. The family alleges that Keeler was sexually assaulted by a male-identified trans competitor during a girls’ tournament in December 2025, without prior notice or consent. Lower courts in Tacoma and the Ninth Circuit denied preliminary injunctions, leaving Keeler unable to compete this season. The petition seeks to bar mandatory matches against male athletes or require notice and no-penalty opt-outs, citing recent Supreme Court rulings on biological sex in sports.

via Fox News|
#kallie-keeler#legal-and-sports#supreme-court
Washington State Sees Early Surge in Respiratory Illnesses and COVID Cases
health4 days ago

Washington State Sees Early Surge in Respiratory Illnesses and COVID Cases

Emergency room visits for respiratory illnesses in Washington state have risen significantly in early October, with acute respiratory cases accounting for 11% of ER visits in the week ending September 26, up from 8.2% three weeks prior. Influenza activity is notably high, with King County recording 233 ER visits for flu in the week ending September 19, compared to 31 in the same period last year. COVID-19 is also resurging, with wastewater levels in the Seattle area reported as high or very high as of September 23, and hospital usage rising from late-summer lows. This early uptick is unusual, as flu typically peaks between December and February.

via axios.com|
#covid-19#health#influenza
4.2-magnitude quake rattles Puget Sound from Seattle to Olympia, no damage reported
local-news10 days ago

4.2-magnitude quake rattles Puget Sound from Seattle to Olympia, no damage reported

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck the Puget Sound region on Tuesday afternoon, centered near Wauna, Washington. The tremor was widely felt across the region, including in Seattle, Tacoma, and Olympia, but no injuries or significant damage were reported. The U.S. Geological Survey estimates a 37% chance of a magnitude 3 aftershock within the next week.

via KOMO|
#earthquake#gig-harbor#local-news
Washington Flu Surge Prompts Early Vaccination Push Amid Policy Gaps
health10 days ago

Washington Flu Surge Prompts Early Vaccination Push Amid Policy Gaps

Influenza cases in Washington state have surged earlier than usual, with emergency room visits rising sharply since late August. Health officials and experts are urging residents to get vaccinated immediately rather than waiting for the traditional October window. This early surge coincides with a peak in national COVID-19 activity and a lack of unified federal vaccine policy, creating a complex landscape for public health decisions.

via KUOW|
#health#influenza#public-health
Washington Voters Weigh $3 Billion Millionaires Tax Repeal in November
politics12 days ago

Washington Voters Weigh $3 Billion Millionaires Tax Repeal in November

Washington State voters will decide in November whether to repeal the 9.9% income tax on individuals earning over $1 million, a measure expected to generate $3 billion annually. Campaigns opposing the tax argue it violates state prohibitions on income taxes and may drive away wealthy residents, while supporters contend it is essential for funding public services. The debate centers on fiscal stability versus constitutional tax restrictions.

via KOMO|
#election-2026#initiative-645#politics
Washington voters face November ballot on 9.9% income tax for high earners
politics12 days ago

Washington voters face November ballot on 9.9% income tax for high earners

Washington State voters will decide in November whether to keep a new 9.9% income tax on individuals earning over $1 million, a measure expected to raise $3 billion annually. Critics argue the tax is an 'income tax' that could drive out wealthy residents and lead to broader taxation, while supporters call it a targeted 'millionaires tax' necessary to address fiscal shortfalls. Administrative complexities, including potential liabilities for nonresidents and cross-border issues with Oregon, have emerged as key concerns.

via The New York Times|
#elections#income-tax#initiative-645
Two Hikers Die Within 24 Hours on Washington's Dangerous Sauk Mountain Trail
accidents-and-safety15 days ago

Two Hikers Die Within 24 Hours on Washington's Dangerous Sauk Mountain Trail

Two hikers died on Sauk Mountain in Washington state within 24 hours of each other in late September 2026. Gary Idleburg, 66, fell approximately 800 to 1,000 feet on Saturday, Sept. 19, after Peter Kalapaca, 78, was found dead on the same trail the previous day. Both incidents occurred on the steep, narrow switchback trail, which has seen multiple fatalities in recent years.

via CBS News|
#accidents-and-safety#hiking-safety#sauk-mountain
Rabies alert widens as Washington bats test positive amid US rise in exposures
health22 days ago

Rabies alert widens as Washington bats test positive amid US rise in exposures

CDC warns of a nationwide rise in rabies exposures. In Washington state, 20 bats tested positive for rabies across 11 counties in 2026, with no human cases reported yet. Rabies is nearly 100% fatal once symptoms appear but preventable with prompt post-exposure vaccination; if exposed, seek medical guidance, and protect pets by vaccination and avoiding wildlife.

via Tacoma News Tribune|
#bats#exposure#health
FDA expands white jasmine rice recall to 12 states, including Washington
health1 month ago

FDA expands white jasmine rice recall to 12 states, including Washington

The FDA says Lundberg Family Farms’ white jasmine rice recall has expanded to 12 states, including Washington, covering more than 27,000 two-pound packages due to potential contamination with foreign materials. The rice was sold at Walmart, Target, and Whole Foods. Affected lots are 260201MA (best before Feb 1, 2027) and 260202MA (best before Feb 2, 2027). Consumers should discard the product or return it for a full refund; no illnesses have been reported.

via KIRO 7 News Seattle|
#fda-recall#food-safety#health
DOJ challenges Washington's in-state tuition policy for undocumented students
politics1 month ago

DOJ challenges Washington's in-state tuition policy for undocumented students

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a federal lawsuit against Washington state, challenging its laws that allow undocumented students to pay in-state college tuition and receive state financial aid. The DOJ argues the policy conflicts with federal law, while Washington defends it as expanding higher-education access for undocumented students; the outcome could affect tuition equity in the state.

via KOMO|
#immigration-law#in-state-tuition#justice-department
WA mill tank ruled unfit for service before deadly collapse, investigators say
national1 month ago

WA mill tank ruled unfit for service before deadly collapse, investigators say

Investigators say a Washington state tank at Nippon Dynawave’s mill was not fit for continued service, with a 2025 inspection recommending its entire shell be replaced. After a digestor was taken offline, white liquor continued to enter the tank, which then failed and released about 900,000 gallons, flooding nearby areas and killing 11 workers while injuring several others. The board noted the tank was not promptly removed from service or repaired after prior findings, and cited ongoing environmental violations at the plant as part of an expanding investigation.

via AP News|
#industrial-accident#investigation#national
Washington Faces Spread of Drug-Resistant Candida Auris
health1 month ago

Washington Faces Spread of Drug-Resistant Candida Auris

A drug-resistant yeast called Candida auris is spreading across the United States, including Washington state, with more than 4,500 cases nationwide in 2026 and at least a dozen WA infections. It can cause everything from shallow skin infections to life-threatening bloodstream infections and is often resistant to antifungal drugs. The infection mainly hits hospitalized patients with invasive medical devices and those with weakened immune systems, with invasive infections carrying a 30%–60% mortality rate. Treatment usually requires multiple antifungal drugs. Preventing spread relies on strict infection-control in healthcare settings—hand hygiene, patient isolation, room disinfection, and use of gloves and gowns—while home precautions emphasize regular handwashing and careful care of any invasive medical devices.

via Tacoma News Tribune|
#antifungal-treatment#candida-auris#drug-resistant-fungus