State agency responsible for public health, disease prevention, and health regulation in Washington
Clark County residents submitted 25 ticks to the Washington State Department of Health’s tick surveillance tracker in 2024, marking the...
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The City of Longview maintains a standing requirement for all new and existing backflow assemblies to undergo annual testing by...
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Mid‑session in Olympia, local lawmakers from Clark County are advancing a suite of health‑care bills—from insurance plan evaluation and vaccination mandates to patient advocates and tightened charity care rules—that promise to affect affordability, access, and coverage quality statewide, including Cowlitz County residents.
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Razor clam digs will open Feb. 14 through Feb. 19 at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis and Mocrocks. Additional tentative digs run through March 4. A valid 2025–2026 license and adherence to WDFW regulations are required.
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Public health officials have confirmed the measles outbreak in Snohomish County has grown to six confirmed cases. This marks a...
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Washington state has confirmed its first flu-related death of the current season, and virologist Dr. Angela Rasmussen emphasized that “it...
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Residents of a downtown Vancouver assisted living facility remain under water restrictions as officials continue testing for Legionella bacteria linked to Legionnaires’ disease.
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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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