AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDrinking Water: Kennewick found PFOS and PFHxS above Washington’s revised limits at one water source. The city plans quarterly notices while designing a treatment system. Animal Health: H5N1 was detected in a Benton County dairy herd and the farm quarantined. Officials say pasteurized milk remains safe and public risk is low. Mental Health: Washington’s suicide rate rose in 2025, with increases among young people, older adults and rural residents. Nursing Workforce: Heritage University received $2.5 million for a rural-student pathway into nursing, while Gonzaga launched an accelerated nursing degree for students with prior bachelor’s degrees. Seasonal Illness: Flu activity is starting early on the West Coast; a report says October H1N1 hospital rates reached their highest level in more than a decade.
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