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The latest on the Key Bridge collapse, New York puts forth legislation to get clean energy projects on the grid and Wisconsin and other states join a federal summer food program to help feed kids across the country.

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Republicans float conspiracy theories on the collapse of Baltimore's Key Bridge, South Carolina's congressional elections will use a map ruled unconstitutional, and the Senate schedules an impeachment trial for Homeland Secretary Mayorkas.

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Historic wildfires could create housing and health issues for rural Texans, a Kentucky program helps prison parolees start a new life, and descendants of Nicodemus, Kansas celebrate the Black settlers who journeyed across the 1870s plains seeking self-governance.

WA: Smoking Prevention

Stroke is the sixth-leading cause of death in Washington state. (cameravit/Adobe Stock)
Prevention Methods in Focus for American Stroke Month

TACOMA, Wash. — May is American Stroke Month, and a few tips can help people lower their chances of having a stroke. According to the American …

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One in 10 eighth graders tried e-cigarettes in 2018, according to a Washington state survey. (aleksandr_yu/Adobe Stock)
As Teen Vaping Spreads, WA Doctor Says Speak to Kids Early

SEATTLE – With the number of teenagers who use e-cigarettes rising, what can parents do to stop the trend? According to the 2018 Washington …

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Nearly 500,000 people die from smoking each year in the United States. (PublicDomainPictures/Pixabay)
Great American Smokeout: Effective Ways to Quit Smoking

SEATTLE – Thursday is the Great American Smokeout, an event challenging people to make plans to quit smoking. There are more than 36 million …

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Washington state is only spending 3 percent of the amount the CDC recommends on tobacco prevention. (markusspiske/PIxabay)
Report: WA Must Be More Aggressive to Fight Cancer

SEATTLE – Washington state is falling short in some areas of cancer prevention, according to a new report. The American Cancer Society Cancer …

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A new report says Washington state is spending far less money on smoking prevention programs than it has in the past. (Ken Hawkins/Flickr)
Report: Washington Spends Little on Tobacco Prevention

SEATTLE -- Washington state receives nearly $600 million a year from the 1998 Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement, yet it spends less than one …

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Encouraging Dad to get his annual health checkup is one caring gesture for Father's Day this Sunday.  (Jeremyyablan/Wikimedia Commons)
Doctor: For Father's Day, Good Health is the Best Gift

SEATTLE - As Father's Day approaches, sons and daughters might be thinking about how to help keep their fathers healthy, which is not always an easy …

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Tobacco companies' efforts to make smoking look cool mean outspending smoking prevention efforts by about 145 to one. (Alvimann/morguefile)
Report: Too Much Tobacco Settlement Money Up in Smoke

OLYMPIA, Wash. – Washington ranks among the worst states in the country for not funding the efforts to help smokers quit and prevent teens from …

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PHOTO: Smoking could become a much more expensive habit in Washington if state lawmakers agree with Gov. Jay Inslee's proposal to raise the tobacco tax by 50 cents a pack. Photo credit: Nitrocephal/FeaturePics.com
WA Debates Smoking Deterrents; Are They Right Ones?

OLYMPIA, Wash. - The Washington Legislature could make smoking more expensive, and raise the legal smoking age from 18 to 21. But one anti-tobacco …

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PHOTO: About 36,000 more women than men in Washington have COPD, a chronic lung condition that makes breathing tougher and is exacerbated by smoking and air pollution. Photo credit: iStockPhoto.com.
Report: COPD More Prevalent in Women than Men

SPOKANE, Wash. - COPD is the nation's third-leading cause of death, and in Washington, almost 5 percent of the population has been diagnosed with …

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PHOTO: Hunters are encouraged to be 'heart smart' as they hit the fields and forests this season. Photo courtesy of the American Heart Association.
WA Hunters: Take Aim at Being Heart Smart

SEATTLE – Thousands of hunters are in the woods and fields of Washington this month, and the American Heart Association is encouraging them to …

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Simple New Guidelines for Cancer Prevention

SEATTLE - The American Cancer Society (ACS) has updated its cancer prevention guidelines. Maintaining a healthy weight and exercising regularly are …

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Running for Colorectal Cancer Awareness

SEATTLE - As part of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the Mercer Island Rotary Club will raise awareness and funds for prevention this weekend with …

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