Tag: health
Rocky Bay Algae Bloom Suspected in Clam Die-Off
The Case Inlet toxic bloom is one of several tracked around the Key Peninsula.
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Blue-Green Algae Impact Water Safety
Unsightly and unhealthy, fresh water algae blooms are becoming more common.
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Suicide Prevention Signs Installed on Narrows Bridge
The Gig Harbor and KP Suicide Prevention Coalition installed 24 suicide prevention signs on the Narrows Bridge in March.
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Here’s What I Think About That
Addiction is a painful affliction with predictable results.
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At a Glance: The Opioid Addiction Crisis
An overview of the opioid crisis.
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New Kaiser Permanente Clinic Comes to Gig Harbor
Kaiser Permanente will be opening a new clinic in Gig Harbor Dec. 26.
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Suicide Prevention Coalition: Making a Difference
Kevin Hines, a suicide survivor and prevention activist, will be speaking about suicide prevention on Nov. 5.
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KP Teen Hailee Hutton Battles Aplastic Anemia
Last October, the lives of eighth-grader Hailee Hutton and her family were turned upside down.
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Burley Lagoon Quality Downgraded
The water quality in Burley Lagoon was downgraded by the Washington State Department of Health in February.
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Yoga: Something for Everyone on the Key
Yoga practices on the Key Peninsula take many shapes.
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Yoga—A Brief Primer
Yoga poses are nuanced and complicated.
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Well Water—What Happens When Tests Find a Problem
Followup to the January story on well water testing.
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