Mia Hunt

2 months ago | globalgovernmentforum.com | Mia Hunt

Women are disproportionately affected by the impacts of climate change, yet rarely enjoy equal representation in climate decision-making, leading to policies that do not adequately address their needs. On International Women’s Day this year, some governments and organisations recognised this predicament and renewed a push for change.

2 months ago | kgw.com | Mia Hunt

KING COUNTY, Wash. — The first case of measles in Washington state this year has been identified in a King County infant. Public Health – Seattle & King County was notified of the confirmed case Wednesday and said the infant was possibly infected during recent travel abroad. Officials released a list of dates and locations where the infant was in the last few days. Anyone who was there in that timeframe could have been exposed to measles. Feb. 20 from 6-9 p.m.: Apple Store at Bellevue SquareFeb.

2 months ago | king5.com | Mia Hunt

KING COUNTY, Wash. — The first case of measles in Washington state this year has been identified in a King County infant. Public Health – Seattle & King County was notified of the confirmed case Wednesday and said the infant was possibly infected during recent travel abroad. Officials released a list of dates and locations where the infant was in the last few days. Anyone who was there in that timeframe could have been exposed to measles. Feb. 20 from 6-9 p.m.: Apple Store at Bellevue SquareFeb.

2 months ago | kgw.com | Mia Hunt

WASHINGTON, USA — Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson announced Friday that the Employment Security Department has seen a rise in federal employees applying for unemployment after recent, sweeping layoffs. The nationwide layoffs initiated by the Trump administration have taken place across many agencies, including Health and Human Services, Veterans Affairs, Education, Energy, the Food and Drug Administration and the National Park Service.

2 months ago | king5.com | Mia Hunt

TACOMA, Wash. — Authorities are investigating the deaths of two women found shot and killed inside a car in Tacoma on Tuesday afternoon. Tacoma police say they discovered the victims' bodies around 2:30 p.m. in an industrial area near the Foss Waterway off St. Paul Avenue. The women were reportedly shot while inside the vehicle, and their deaths are being treated as homicides. Tacoma police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.