Spokane County child dies in first whooping cough death in Washington since 2011
SRHD says a child under the age of 5 died in November 2024 and the CDC confirmed that pertussis was the cause of death.
Washington sees first whooping cough death in over a decade
Health officials have confirmed the first pertussis, also called whooping cough, death in Washington since 2011.
Hundreds of Washington police officers could be in danger of being shot by their own guns
The state agency that trains WA police officers is considering a ban on the Sig Sauer P320, after reports of shootings in which officers did not pull the trigger.
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First whooping cough death in Washington state since 2011 confirmed by CDC
A child from Spokane County has died from whooping cough, marking the first pertussis-related death in Washington since 2011.
Spokane Regional Health District confirms first whooping cough death in Washington since 2011
SRHD says a child under the age of 5 died in November 2024 and the CDC confirmed that pertussis was the cause of death.
Washington state hospitals lose nearly $400 million in first nine months of 2024, Providence loses $66 million in Spokane area
Hospitals in Spokane continued to bleed tens of millions of dollars last year – even as the losses slowed from those of 2023.
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Flu cases surge in Washington, impacting local health clinics
Recent data from the Washington Department of Health reveals a significant rise in influenza cases across the state. More ...
School closures and delays for Wednesday, February 5 in Eastern Washington, North Idaho
SPOKANE, Wash. — Following overnight snow, several school districts have either canceled or delayed school on Wednesday as a ...
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New funding to help families across eastern Washington become homeowners
Dozens of families across eastern Washington will soon be homeowners thanks to new funding from the state of Washington.