• Emergency room visits from tick bites have surged. A new federal plan aims to fight back.
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    Emergency room visits from tick bites have surged. A new federal plan aims to fight back.

    May 30, 2026 - By 

    The Trump administration is rolling out a series of initiatives aimed at combatting Lyme disease and other illnesses that are spread by ticks. WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is rolling out a series of initiatives aimed at combatting Lyme disease and other illnesses that are spread by tick bites. U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the efforts Friday during an event in New Hampshire, where high rates of tick-borne illnesses are reported. “We are going after this disease at its source, driving faster diagnostics and new prevention strategies, and delivering the urgency and action Americans…

  • Seattle LGBTQ advocates rally for a civil emergency declaration as more trans people relocate to city for safety
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    Seattle LGBTQ advocates rally for a civil emergency declaration as more trans people relocate to city for safety

    May 24, 2026 - By 

    Advocates urged Mayor Katie Wilson to declare a civil emergency, citing rising arrivals of trans people and strain on local services. SEATTLE — LGBTQ advocates and community members rallied at Seattle City Hall on Saturday, calling on Mayor Katie Wilson to declare a civil emergency as more transgender people and families relocate to the city seeking safety, health care and support. Dozens marched through downtown Seattle carrying signs and chanting in support of additional city resources for transgender residents and newcomers fleeing anti-LGBTQ laws and political climates in other states. Seattle police monitored the march and rally Saturday afternoon. From…