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HealthBird flu hits a Pierce County commercial poultry facility, the first in Washington this yearIf you raise chickens in Pierce County, this one's for you. Bird flu has been detected at a commercial poultry facility in the county, the first such detection in Washington this year, state agriculture officials said. The facility is under quarantine, and eggs from infected birds will be destroyed. Chicken and eggs from other farms remain safe to eat.Today’s editionRead

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From Tacoma News Tribune, Nonstop Local News and 4 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. Tacoma News Tribune13 hours ago

    Officials monitoring Pierce County poultry facility after detecting bird flu

    The Washington State Department of Agriculture detected highly pathogenic avian influenza, also known as bird flu, in a poultry facility in Pierce County.

    Also reported byNonstop Local NewsKOMOKIRO 7 News Seattle

  2. FOX 13 Seattle14 hours ago

    Medical experts dispel myths about GLP-1s

    As more people are on GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, medical experts are shining a light on common misconceptions and warning signs about getting unapproved medications online.

  3. The Facts Newspaper18 hours ago

    IN LOVING MEMORY OFLillian Marie Harris

    Lillian Marie HarrisJune 23, 1951 – October 25, 2026A Loving Wife, Mother, Sister, Auntie, Grandmother and FriendLillian Marie Harris, 75, of Tacoma, Washington, passed away on October 25, 2026, at St. Joseph Hospital. Born on June 23, 1951, in San Francisco, California, Lillian was a woman of remarkable strength, compassion, and unconditional love. Her generous heart and caring spirit touched the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know her.Lillian devoted much of her life to caring for other