Health

Get ready to walk, roll, or ride around Seattle during 'WeekWithoutDriving'

Next week people around Seattle and across the country are challenging themselves to not use their cars to get around. Organizers of #WeekWithoutDriving say the event is about identifying gaps in transportation systems that make it difficult for people who can’t drive or can't afford to drive.

Burien passes public camping ban despite outcry from homeless advocates

After months of debate and multiple, contentious meetings, the Burien City Council on Monday night voted to ban people from sleeping in public places like parks. The new ordinance has raised controversy as there are no homeless shelters in the city for unhoused people to go to.

Covid dashboard upgraded to include flu and RSV in Washington state

What will virus season look like in Washington state this year?

Washington state is once again heading into respiratory virus season. Last year, the triple threat of Covid-19, flu, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) put a strain on an already fragile health-care system. This year however, health officials say the state is in a different place.

Are kids in danger when wildfire smoke hits, even on 'moderate' days?

The Puget Sound area has seen good, moderate, and dangerous air quality in the last few weeks due to wildfire smoke. Last weekend was especially bad, but many people hit the streets and parks anyway.