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Burien’s Sunnydale Village was a ‘safe community’ for over 60 homeless people. Now it’s gone

Dozens of unhoused people packed up their belongings in the rain this week in the parking lot of Burien’s Oasis Home Church. The camp, called Sunnydale Village, was home to at least 60 people who now have nowhere to go.

Health

Potentially deadly fungus found at Seattle hospital. What to know before you panic

Four people with links to Kindred Hospital Seattle have tested positive for a potentially deadly, drug-resistant fungus. But you should read on before you panic.

Environment

At least 5 people in Seattle died from hypothermia during the extreme cold

King County officials report at least five people have died in Seattle since Thursday due to exposure to extreme cold. Subfreezing temperatures and a bit of snow hit Western Washington over the weekend as thousands of people struggle to survive outside.

Homeless people in Seattle endure brutal winter cold, 'one night at a time'

Temperatures in Western Washington plummeted this week with daytime highs well below freezing. Some homeless people living outside in Seattle are finding shelter as beds open up.

People experiencing homelessness in Burien sue city over camping ban

Three people experiencing homelessness in the city of Burien are suing the city for its ordinance that prohibits public camping. The complaint alleges Burien is criminalizing homelessness and infringing on peoples’ right to due process.

Health

'The viruses are returning to normal' in Washington for winter 2024

The winter season in the Northwest brings rain, dark skies, and the sniffles. For winter 2024, health officials expect that a lot more sniffles are coming, with three viruses circulating through the region.

Health

There's a link between eye injuries and fireworks, UW study finds

Researchers at the University of Washington say the odds of suffering a fireworks-related eye injury are higher if you live where the explosives are legal. The study also found children, especially boys, make up a disproportionate percentage of the victims.

Health

New infection-resistant, 3-D printed metal implants and the science power couple behind them

More than 100,000 patients with metal joint replacement implants get infections a year, and about half of them will need revision surgeries. These infections can be life threatening. A new infection resistant, 3-D printed metal alloy implant could drastically reduce this number.