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    Articles by Hannah Saunders
    One person’s month recovery coins after battling a fentanyl addiction. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
    How to manage the holiday season with alcoholism...
    By Hannah Saunders • December 7, 2022 5:30 am

    “It’s part of our culture to have an alcoholic drink around the holidays,” said Dr. Richard Geary III.

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    Canada lynx. (Photo courtesy of David Moskowitz)
    New partnership conducts research on state’s Canada lynx...
    By Hannah Saunders • December 5, 2022 10:30 am

    Washington lists the animal as endangered.

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    Diabetes. (Credit: Pixabay/stevepb)
    Understanding diabetes beyond National Diabetes Awareness Month
    By Hannah Saunders • November 29, 2022 10:05 am

    “We’ve been trying to educate people and treat people for many years,” said Andrew Thurman, MD.

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    Scene from a past Trans Pride parade in Seattle. File photo courtesy of Gender Justice League
    TDOR honors victims of anti-transgender violence
    By Hannah Saunders • November 21, 2022 12:10 pm

    Last year was the deadliest year on record for transgender violence and deaths, according to the Human Rights Campaign.

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    The bay ghost shrimp, also known as Neotrypaea Californiensis. Courtesy of Dave Cowles.
    Meet the ghost shrimp, a spooky little critter...
    By Hannah Saunders • November 7, 2022 4:00 pm

    Halloween has come and gone, but within the waters of the Puget Sound exists a spooky and translucent critter —…

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    The pink ribbon is a symbol of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which people wear to honor survivors; remember those who passed away from the disease; and to support the progress of defeating breast cancer. Courtesy of Benefits.Gov.
    Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Get to know your...
    By Hannah Saunders • October 19, 2022 11:40 am

    About 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime.

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    Washington healthcare providers will begin offering COVID vaccine...
    By Hannah Saunders • September 7, 2022 8:30 am

    Washington is allocated 191,100 bivalent booster doses, which will be available this week.

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    Temporary special deputy appointed to support improvements inside...
    By Hannah Saunders • August 26, 2022 2:55 pm

    Megan Pedersen will immediately fill the position, with a focus on addressing staffing shortages.

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    Executive Dow Constantine. Courtesy of King County.
    County executive announces coalition to tackle King County’s...
    By Hannah Saunders • August 11, 2022 12:15 pm

    The policy proposals will be delivered to the King Couty Council next month.

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    DOH opens call center to answer questions about...
    By Hannah Saunders • August 11, 2022 9:25 am

    Washingtonians can now call 1-833-829-HELP for any questions relating to the monkeypox virus.

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    Free vaccination events provide required back-to-school immunizations
    By Hannah Saunders • August 10, 2022 1:30 pm

    In 2021, 13% fewer vaccinations were administered to King County children ages 4-5.

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    Photo courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control
    State’s response to monkeypox led Seattle doctor to...
    By Hannah Saunders • August 6, 2022 5:30 am

    As of Aug. 3, at least 166 people in Washington had tested positive for the monkeypox virus.

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    Screenshot of Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) website. Visit www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/community-services-offices/pandemic-ebt-p-ebt
    Third round of Pandemic EBT to arrive in...
    By Hannah Saunders • July 18, 2022 9:00 am

    The DSHS benefits program assists school-aged children facing food insecurity.

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    988 national suicide, crisis hotline to launch soon
    By Hannah Saunders • July 15, 2022 1:00 pm

    The three-digit calling code goes live July 16.

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    Federal government announces monkeypox vaccine distribution to WA
    By Hannah Saunders • July 11, 2022 10:10 am

    State has been allotted 398 courses of the 2-dose JYNNEOS monkeypox vaccine.

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    Reproductive rights protest at Cal Anderson Park on May 14, 2022. Hannah Saunders/Sound Publishing
    The falling of Roe v. Wade: Through the...
    By Hannah Saunders • July 7, 2022 9:35 am

    The Northwest Abortion Access Fund (NWAAF) is already receiving calls from people in Texas and Louisiana.

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    Dr. Faisal Khan. Courtesy of King County.
    Dr. Faisal Khan appointed as next King County...
    By Hannah Saunders • June 29, 2022 2:13 pm

    Dennis Worsham will continue to serve as interim director until September 6.

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    King County approves emergency grant after U.S. Supreme...
    By Hannah Saunders • June 24, 2022 3:40 pm

    Washington is expecting an influx of people seeking abortions from out of state.

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    A heatmap showing the inclusivity of each state, which is based on the total Business Climate Score. The green states are the most inclusive, while the red are least inclusive; yellow and orange fall in the middle. Courtesy of Out Leadership.
    Washington ranks 13th in State LGBTQ+ Business Climate...
    By Hannah Saunders • June 15, 2022 3:40 pm

    Washington’s lowest score was 13 out of 20 points in the Work Environment and Employment section.

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    Main Street Bridge. Courtesy of WSDOT.
    Full closure of I-405 set for Father’s Day...
    By Hannah Saunders • June 15, 2022 1:40 pm

    Signs with detour routes will be available; closure will take place from June 17-20 to demolish Main Street Bridge.

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    Courtesy of Hazardous Waste Management Program.
    Study: Lead exposure linked to kitchen cookware from...
    By Hannah Saunders • May 31, 2022 10:44 am

    The issue was first noticed in Afghan children in King County, but more communities may be at risk.

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    World War II veterans in Auburn, Wash. File photo
    Washington ranks 7th among states for number of...
    By Hannah Saunders • May 26, 2022 2:19 pm

    12,364 WWII veterans are living in the state, with a total population of 517,912 military veterans.

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    No more stolen sisters: How WA is responding...
    By Hannah Saunders • May 7, 2022 5:30 am

    Across the state, 126 Indigenous people remain missing, with 31 having gone missing in King County.

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    • Here are the bills Federal Way area legislators worked on this session

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