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Vera C. Rubin Observatory Captures Unprecedented Fast‑Spinning Asteroid

University of Washington‑led analysis of early Rubin Observatory data identifies 2025 MN45 as the fastest‑spinning large asteroid ever observed, completing a rotation in just 1.88 minutes over a 710 m diameter.

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Feb 1, 2026

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OHA data: Oregon hospitals still miss national infection-prevention targets—why it matters in Cowlitz County

Oregon Health Authority data show hospitals made some progress reducing healthcare-associated infections in 2024, but still missed national benchmarks across multiple measures—an issue with real consequences for Cowlitz County residents who often cross the river for care.

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Jan 23, 2026

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Clark County’s call to preserve public health funding adds pressure across Southwest Washington Mar 4
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