Evergreen Reporter

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers confirmed today razor clam digging opportunities at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, and Copalis beaches from Oct. 24-30.

Less than 10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in the state of Washington during week ending Oct. 8

There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in the state of Washington in the week ending Oct. 8, making up less than 1.5% of total deaths by all causes in the state of Washington.

State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers

The Washington State Department of Health has revoked or suspended the licenses, certifications, or registrations of the following health care providers in our state.

New school immunization data shows childhood vaccination rates remain flat

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has updated their school immunization data dashboard to include data from the 2021-2022 school year.

21 people die in the state of Washington with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending Oct. 15, 2022

There were 21 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in the state of Washington during the week ending Oct. 15, 2022, no changes from the previous week.

Week ending October 1 could be deadliest for people age 85 and older in Washington

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 337 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending October 1.

Less than 10 people die from kidney disease in the state of Washington during week ending Oct. 8

There were less than 10 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in the state of Washington in the week ending Oct. 8, making up less than 1.5% of total deaths by all causes in the state of Washington.

34 people die in the state of Washington with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending Oct. 15, 2022

There were 34 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in the state of Washington during the week ending Oct. 15, 2022, a 19% decrease from the previous week.

Aviation commission recommends two potential options for new aviation capacity: Final recommendation to Legislature due in June 2023

After months gathering public feedback and reviewing technical analyses, the state Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission submitted Phase II recommendations (PDF 974KB) to the Washington State Legislature that include continued study of two options for future aviation capacity.

Inslee appoints Linden Rhoads and re-appoints Blaine Tamaki to University of Washington Board of Regents

By Press release submission | Oct 19, 2022

Gov. Jay Inslee announced the appointment of Linden Rhoads and the re-appointment of Blaine Tamaki to the University of Washington Board of Regents. Rhoads's term will start Oct. 24, 2022 and end Sept. 30, 2028.

CONSUMER ALERT: AG Ferguson shares top tips for avoiding common charity scams

By Press release submission | Oct 19, 2022

For Charity Fraud Awareness Week, Ferguson is highlighting ways to stay protected from scams

252 people die in the state of Washington from cancer in week ending Oct. 15, 2022

There were 252 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in the state of Washington during the week ending Oct. 15, 2022, a 1.9% decrease from the previous week.

Washington: 305 people in 75-84 age group are estimated to have died during week ending October 1

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 305 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending October 1.

241 people die in the state of Washington from heart disease in week ending Oct. 15, 2022

There were 241 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in the state of Washington during the week ending Oct. 15, 2022, a 18.1% increase over the previous week.

Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in the state of Washington during week ending Oct. 1