School Health & Safety: Puyallup’s Edgerton Elementary is dealing with a bat problem—eight bats found inside over 17 days, with pest-control exclusion work starting to seal entry points while health officials consult as a precaution. Public Health: King County Public Health says a cryptosporidiosis outbreak tied to swimming at McMenamins Anderson School in Bothell sickened 14 people; officials say the investigation is complete and advise avoiding pools after recent diarrhea or vomiting. Food Safety: Gias Foods expanded a Walmart pasta recall for bettergoods Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine due to possible Listeria contamination; no illnesses reported, but consumers should watch for symptoms and seek care if they develop them. Women’s Health Research: WSU researchers report early promise for niclosamide (an anti-parasite drug) delivered via a carrier to reduce endometriosis-like growths and pain sensitivity in mice. Mental Health Skills: A new Washington-linked DBT guide aims to make emotion-regulation coping tools easier to learn in everyday life. Cancer Care: UW trial participant Holly LaFevers will speak Oct. 18 about a breast-cancer vaccine study. Community Nutrition & Access: Harvest Against Hunger highlights Skagit County produce and pantry support efforts to reduce food insecurity.