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    For members of the news media

    Email: news@tpchd.org

    Kenny Via, Communications Director

    Cell: (253) 720-2606

    Brett Cihon, Communications Specialist

    Cell: (253) 999-0501

    On nights and weekends, you can reach our PIO on call at (253) 649-1419.

    We issued a toxic algae caution advisory for Bay Lake

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    We issued a Water Advisory for Thea Foss Waterway  

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    We lifted the toxic algae caution advisory for Lake Whitman, located in Kapowsin.

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    We lifted the toxic algae caution advisory for Palmer Lake, located in Key Peninsula

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    Toxic algae caution advisory for Steilacoom Lake

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    Updated news release with Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

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    Toxic algae caution advisories for Whitman Lake and Ohop Lake

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    Community Health Assessment highlights community strengths and opportunities for better health

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    We issued toxic algae caution advisories for Tanwax Lake and Wapato Lake

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    We issued a toxic algae caution advisory for Spanaway Lake. 

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    Toxic algae caution advisory for Palmer Lake

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    Opioid crisis response shifts from task force to coordinated behavioral health work.

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