Washington State Senior Games schedule Olympia events beginning Aug. 6
The 2026 Washington State Senior Games are scheduled for Aug. 6-15, with events listed at The Olympia Center and women’s doubles set for the opening day.
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Arizona report documents alleged misuse of force during ICE-related protests
A July 18 report by human-rights and medical organizations examined Arizona responses to ICE-related protests, citing pepper spray and rubber bullets and alleging possible rights violations.
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Tucson Medical Center becomes first site for Pima County public-health vending-machine program
Tucson Medical Center’s Emergency Department is the first of seven planned locations in a Pima County Health Department public-health vending-machine initiative.
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Nevada attorney general announces annual statewide substance-use response report
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced July 9, 2026, the release of the Statewide Substance Use Response Working Group’s annual report covering 2025-2026.
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Eugene seeks artists for Santa Clara Community Park public-art installation
The City of Eugene and Eugene Parks Foundation are accepting proposals for a public artwork at Santa Clara Community Park, with submissions due Aug. 7.
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Sacramento County reports first human West Nile virus case of 2026
Sacramento County Public Health and the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District have confirmed the county’s first reported human West Nile virus case of 2026.
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ASU receives $1 million to help Arizona hospitals prepare for health emergencies
Arizona State University announced a hospital-preparedness project supported by a $1 million federal grant administered through the Arizona Department of Health Services.
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Olympia council approves phased review of workers’ affordability and protections
The Olympia City Council unanimously approved a three-phase review on July 14, setting research, study and public-listening milestones that run through March 2027.
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Oregon DOJ opens investigation into Portland shooting involving federal agents
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced a formal state investigation after two people were shot and injured during an encounter with federal agents in Portland.
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North Star Behavioral Health can relocate Anchorage psychiatric beds without new certificate of need
Alaska health officials determined that North Star Behavioral Health may move and reassign existing psychiatric beds and programs among its Anchorage facilities without a new Certificate of Need.