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On Friday, July 15, the Department of Health (DOH) announced the launch of a new three-digit dialing code for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL). Anyone experiencing suicidal or mental health-related distress can now access care by dialing 988 or the former NSPL number, 1-800-273-TALK (8255), which will remain active. Secretary of Health Umair A. Shah, MD, MPH shared, “Providing …

The Department of Health has issued a press release (Spanish) reminding the community to schedule well-child appointments to stay updated on immunizations. A new report shows that vaccination rates of children ages birth to 18 are currently below pre-pandemic levels. The Department of Health (DOH) recommends that healthcare providers and other agencies put focused effort towards encouraging routine vaccination in order to reach pre-pandemic levels …

Resources for families and caregivers OLYMPIA – The nationwide infant formula shortage has caused stress for many families. The Washington State Department of Health has compiled resources to assist families trying to find nutritionally appropriate food for their babies. The information below comes from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Washington …

Seattle City Light and Seattle Public Utilities urge delinquent customers to contact them for help SEATTLE (April 28, 2022) – Seattle City Light (SCL) and Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) today announced new flexible payment plans and expanded assistance for customers who are struggling to pay their bills. Customers are urged to visit seattle.gov/UtilityBillHelp or contact the utilities immediately to learn …

Do you have a driver license knowledge or skills test that expired on or after March 1, 2020? If you haven’t already, now is the time to finish the permitting and/or licensing process. Your temporary extension ends soon. Early in the pandemic, we decided to accept these expired tests until further notice due to office and training school closures/restrictions that …

Executive Dow Constantine announced the launch of a new program bringing a mobile shower to people experiencing homelessness in Kent, Renton, and Seattle. The mobile shower by Clean the World, a global leader in water, sanitation, hygiene, and sustainability, brings health and hygiene to those currently unsheltered in our region. King County launched the mobile shower at several locations across …

The Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce releases their 2021 Year in Review numbers and 2022 Events Schedule. Their mission: to create success for their members; advance our region; and maintain a strong economic environment in Southwest King County through support, service, and advocacy at all levels of government, and by connecting our members to our communities. Through the Chamber’s programmatic …

January 5, 2022 Summary Executive Constantine announced the purchase of an additional 400,000 COVID-19 test kits, following last week’s purchase of an initial 300,000 home kits. The first portion of the tests is scheduled to arrive next week. Story With an initial 100,000 COVID-19 home testing kits scheduled to arrive in King County next week, Executive Constantine today announced the …

Gov. Jay Inslee in partnership with the Washington State Department of Health, the King County Executive’s Office, Public Health – Seattle & King County, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Washington State Emergency Management Division, and King County Emergency Management, announced today that FEMA is preparing to send a mobile vaccination unit to several western Washington communities to ensure …

By Staff Writer This fall, as schools have reopened, so have more Washington driver licensing offices! The Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) has reopened most of its offices to the public, but they are still operating by appointment only and at reduced capacity. The good news is, DOL expanded its online services, with online license renewal being readily available …