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Washington: Listeria found in soft Mexican cheeses — manufacturer issues product recall(0)
Olympia WA–State health officials are warning against eating soft Mexican cheese products made by a Yakima company after a Washington resident was confirmed with listeriosis. The affected products made by the Yakima-based Queseria Bendita are subject to a voluntary recall.
Health officials linked the illness of a pregnant woman in King County to cheese products contaminated [...]
Washington: King County Executive increases presence of Sheriff’s deputies in Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel
King County WA–At the direction of King County Executive Dow Constantine, Metro Transit and the King County Sheriff’s Office are taking new steps to beef up the presence of uniformed and armed police officers in the Downtown Seattle Bus Tunnel following the recent assault and robbery of a teenage girl there.
“These new measures will assure [...]
Washington: King County Flood Control District preparing hazard mitigation plan to ensure public safety
King County WA–To help ensure the safety of those who live in or near floodplains, the King County Flood Control District is developing a comprehensive hazard mitigation plan that identifies potential risks from multiple hazards and offers solutions for reducing those risks.
Citizens have the opportunity to learn more about the plan’s development at a public [...]
Washington: King County Executive orders Metro Transit to review policies that restrict transit security guards from intervening in criminal activity
King County WA–King County Executive Dow Constantine has ordered Metro Transit to review policies that restrict unarmed transit security guards from intervening physically in fights or other criminal activity, following a disturbing chain of events involving the assault and robbery of a teenage girl in the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel on Jan. 28.
“Public safety is [...]
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