Listeria Outbreak From Bacterial Infection Leaves 5 Hospitalized and 3 Dead in Washington State

Medicine & Technology Jul 24, 2023

Three people died and two others got hospitalized following a listeria outbreak in Washington state. Learn more about it in this article.

DC Health COVID-19 Update: 'Minimal' Breakthrough Cases Recorded, Less Than 300 Delta Variant Cases Confirmed

Jul 28, 2021

A new COVID-19 update was released by DC Health, which shows the status of the COVID-19 variants, along with the 'breakthrough cases,' in the region.

Female Grizzly Bear Seen in Washington State for the First Time After 40 Years, Fitting It With Radio Collar

Jul 16, 2021

Wildlife biologists captured for the first time after 40 years a female grizzly bear in Washington state together with its three cubs. They fitted a radio collar on the bear before releasing her and her cubs to monitor it.

Starbucks and Microsoft to Partner with Washington State to Boost COVID-19 Vaccinations

Jan 19, 2021

Washington State Governor Jay Inslee announced a series of new initiatives to help enhance COVID-19 vaccinations of the state, including partnerships with companies like Microsoft and Starbucks.

Scientists Find Over 500 ‘Murder Hornets’ Including Almost 200 Queens

Nov 12, 2020

Washington officials revealed that scientists found hundreds of live specimens in different stages of development.

Washington State Set To Destroy First Murder Hornets Nest

Oct 24, 2020

Scientists have found the first nest of murder hornets in Washington State, and they plan to destroy it on Saturday even if removing the tree is necessary.

15 States Are Switching to Electric Trucks and Buses Following California’s Lead

Jul 15, 2020

Washington, D.C. has announced that they are following the lead of California in switching from diesel-powered trucks and buses to the electric type to help reduce harmful emissions from diesel.

Clallam County: Here for Service? Put On a Mask First

Jul 08, 2020

The "No mask, No Service" policy starts on July 7 in Washington State. Meanwhile, the North Olympic Library System is partnering with the Clallam County Emergency Operations Center in providing free cloth masks to the public, as not everybody has access to such protective equipment.

Coronavirus-wise: Faulty COVID-19 Conclusion Possibly Prevented Washington from Being the Next NYC

May 29, 2020

A new study reveals that initial speculation about the source of the first coronavirus case in the US might prove to be erroneous. Nevertheless, this "error" might have saved Washington from becoming NY, as it urged officials to implement early social distancing measures.

Washington State has a New Pest to Worry About: Gypsy Moths

May 08, 2020

Just earlier this week, Washington state had been warned by experts regarding the impending arrival of the deadly Asian hornets. Now, they have another insect to worry about: the gypsy moths. Click the link above to read more on this story.

Plutonium Discovered As Nuclear Waste Disposal Agent

May 12, 2017

Plutonium sheds light to a new discovery for its use to clean up nuclear waste. The Hanford, Washington State underground tunnel collapse is a wake up call to expedite their research for its disposl. Hanford contains 56 million gallons of radioactive waste kept in underground storage tanks.