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Thursday, June 25, 2026

Health Minute: Why We’re Seeing More Tick-Borne Illnesses

Tick-borne disease cases are on the rise in the U.S. The number of these illnesses reported each year has quadrupled over the past two decades, according to CDC data. Experts believe many more cases are not being reported. In today’s Health Minute, Mandy Gaither has more on why we may be seeing more tick-borne illnesses & explains how to protect against them.

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Brandon Roy has returned to his role as head basketball coach at Garfield High School after being cleared of recruiting violation allegations. The reinstatement follows an investigation by the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) that found the claims unsubstantiated, with Roy and Principal Dr. Tarance Hart now committed to moving past the controversy and rebuilding community trust.