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We are excited to announce that the South King County Valley Police Agencies (Renton, Auburn, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent, Tukwila, Port of Seattle) have partnered to host their first Diversity in Law Enforcement: Career Workshop! Police departments across South King County are seeking qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds who may be interested in pursuing a meaningful career in law enforcement but …

The updated bivalent booster is specifically designed to combat the BA.4 and BA.5 omicron variants and offers better protection against COVID-19 now that omicron variants are the most widely circulating strains. Learn more about regional variant proportions here.   The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is encouraging all eligible people to get the bivalent booster to increase their protection against …

On September 14, 2022, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) shared a news release announcing upcoming COVID-19 vaccines clinics taking place on university campuses throughout Washington state. In partnership with the Power of Providers initiative, the DOH Care-A-Van program is providing vaccine and booster doses to university students, staff and faculty, as well as members of the public who are eligible …

BURIEN, WA – The ArtsWA Board of Commissioners has approved Burien as Washington’s newest Certified Creative District. Burien joins twelve other cities to earn this sought-after designation, recognizing the city as a hub for innovation, arts and culture, and creativity. The award-winning Creative Districts program, under the Washington State Arts Commission, works to grow the creative sector and support economic …

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 …

Knowing when you’ve been exposed to someone with COVID-19 allows you to test, isolate and protect those around you, ultimately reducing the spread of COVID-19.   The Department of Health (DOH) developed WA Notify, a tool that allows users to anonymously report and receive exposure notifications. WA Notify is free, completely private and does not track your personal information or location. …

The Washington State Department of Health COVID-19 Information Hotline can provide general COVID-19 information to callers throughout Washington. The call center operates from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays and 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and on observed state holidays. This hotline may be used to request Care Connect services, a program that provides food and other …

Based on data from June 23, 2022, The Seattle Times reported that six Washington counties—Lewis, Pacific, Thurston, Grays Harbor, Garfield and Spokane counties—had reached a COVID-19 community risk level considered “high.” Counties with a “high” risk level have 200 or more cases or 20 new COVID-19 hospital admissions per 100,000 people over a seven-day period.   According to the Centers for Disease …

In partnership with Dimension XR, the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce a Ribbon Cutting Celebration for their grand opening! The event will take place on Friday, June 24th from 4pm to 6pm in Tukwila. Please come enjoy Dimension XR’s amazing virtual reality attractions at 811 Industry Drive, Tukwila, WA 98188. “We are so excited to welcome …

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