Echoing earlier calls by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order to crack down on dangerous food dyes and “ultra-processed” foods, pointing to a growing ...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Friday to crack down on ultra-processed foods and investigate the adverse health effects of synthetic food dyes.

Thurston County is starting the new year on a grim note. Public Health and Social Services says one person has died of the flu. It’s the first death in the county for the 2024-2025 season and the 5th ...