Washington: 2025-2026 Measles

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Source: https://komonews.com/news/local/new-...sting-positive

Snohomish County measles outbreak grows, latest case linked to Mukilteo church
by KOMO News StaffWed, January 28, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Updated Wed, January 28, 2026 at 6:11 PM

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. — The Snohomish County Health Department has confirmed three additional measles cases since declaring an outbreak two weeks ago, bringing the total number of cases in the county to six.

The latest case was confirmed on Tuesday in an unvaccinated child.

Health officials said the child was infectious while attending an afternoon service at Slavic Christian Church Awakening in Mukilteo on Sunday, Jan. 18.

Anyone who attended the church between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. that day may have been exposed to the virus, the health department said...

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Source: https://www.kxly.com/news/health-dis...4a8065582.html

Health district confirms measles case in Stevens County
Rob King Feb 4, 2026 Updated 2 hrs ago


TEVENS COUNTY, Wash. -- A person living in Stevens County has contracted measles, marking the eighth confirmed case in Washington.

The Northeast Tri-County Health District says the individual followed proper public health guidance, so they do not believe others have been in close contact.

The district says if you suspect you've been exposed, call its office at 509-684-2262...

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Source: https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/me...ases-rise-2026

WA measles cases rise to 26 as US total tops 1,100 in 2026
By Jim Jensen
Published March 5, 2026 10:41am PST


The Brief

The Washington State Department of Health says 26 measles cases have been confirmed in Washington in the first two months of 2026, already more than double the state's 12 cases reported in all of 2025.
Officials say about 80% of cases are in children and all involve people who are unvaccinated or whose vaccination status is unknown, with the majority of cases in Snohomish and Clark counties.
Nationwide, measles cases have surpassed 1,000 in 2026, signaling a resurgence of the disease that the United States declared eliminated in 2000...

..By the numbers:

Here’s a breakdown of measles cases by county in Washington:

Snohomish County: 14 cases.
Clark County: 8 cases.
Stevens County: 3 cases.
Kittitas County: 1 case.

Health officials say all the cases have happened with people who are unvaccinated or their vaccination status is unknown...

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Total Washington measles cases in 2026 already double number of cases from 2025
KIRO 7 News Staff
Wed, March 11, 2026 at 7:08 PM EDT

The Washington State Department of Health says there have been 26 confirmed cases of measles in 2026, which is more than double the amount in 2025 at 12 cases.

24 cases this year were in people who were unvaccinated, with 2 listed as having an unknown vaccination status, according to the Department of Health.

Most of those cases appeared in those 5 to 17 years old, WDOH says.

Officials with UW Medicine held a media availability on Wednesday amid the alarming rise in cases, saying numbers may continue to rise with the World Cup and summer influx of visitors to western Washington...

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Source: https://komonews.com/news/local/gran...ool-washington

Grant County reports 2 confirmed measles cases in unvaccinated children, tracking exposure
by KOMO News StaffWed, March 18, 2026 at 2:25 PM

GRANT COUNTY, Wash. — Two unvaccinated children in Grant County from the same household have confirmed measles infections, prompting health officials to warn residents who may have been exposed and to double-check their vaccination status.

The Grant County Health District said it was notified Monday, Mar. 17, of the two confirmed cases. The children were likely exposed through recent out-of-country travel.

One child was initially hospitalized, and both children are now recovering at home...

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Source: https://www.spokesman.com/stories/20...esident-who-s/

Measles diagnosed in Kootenai County resident who spent time in Sacred Heart emergency room
March 19, 2026 Updated Thu., March 19, 2026 at 10:02 p.m.
By Amanda Sullender

Local health officials have identified a measles case in a Kootenai County resident who spent time in Spokane while infectious.

The individual may have exposed measles to those in Spokane County while visiting Providence Sacred Heart Hospital for treatment. If someone was in the following locations between March 14 and March 15, they may have been exposed to measles.

Saturday, March 14, 12:48 p.m.-5:52 p.m., Providence Sacred Heart Pediatric and Adult Emergency Departments
Sunday, March 15, 10:41 a.m.-4:53 p.m., Providence Sacred Heart Pediatric and Adult Emergency Departments...

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Source: https://www.krem.com/article/news/he...7-a5e0081a175e

SRHD confirms measles case in Spokane with multiple exposure locations
A Spokane County resident has been confirmed to have measles. Anyone experiencing symptoms should contact a medical professional.
Author: Grace Uppendahl
Published: 2:16 PM PDT March 26, 2026
Updated: 2:16 PM PDT March 26, 2026


SPOKANE, Wash. — There is a confirmed measles infection in a Spokane County resident with multiple exposure locations, SRHD reports. Local public health officials do not believe there is any connection to the measles case reported earlier this month on March 19 that had exposures at Providence Sacred Heart emergency department.



Before their diagnosis, the individual was at the following public locations:

Shadle Park Walmart (including Subway restaurant inside the store) - 2301 W Wellesley Ave, Spokane, WA 99205
Wed, 3/11: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sun, 3/15: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Mon, 3/16: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Tues, 3/17: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Wed, 3/18: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Outback Steak House- 14746 E Indiana Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99216
Wed, 3/11: 6-10 p.m.
Black Pearl Casino- 2104 N Pines Rd, Spokane Valley, WA 99216
Wed, 3/11: 8-11 p.m.
Wed, 3/18: 7-10 p.m.
Frank’s Diner- 10929 N Newport Hwy, Spokane, WA 99218
Thurs, 3/12: 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Airway Heights Walmart- 1221 S Hayford Rd, Spokane, WA 99224
Thurs, 3/12: 2-5 p.m.
Five Guys– 9502 N Newport Hwy, Spokane, WA 99218
Thurs, 3/12: 7:30–10:15 p.m.
Applebee’s– 9634 N Newport Hwy, Spokane, WA 99208
Sun, 3/15: 8-11 p.m.
Chili’s Grill and Bar - 207 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane, WA 99201
3/18: 5:30-8:45 p.m.
Kaiser Permanente Riverfront Medical Center- 322 W North River Dr, Spokane, WA 99201
Thurs, 3/19: ~2:00-4:53 p.m...

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Source: https://mynorthwest.com/local/measle...llevue/4224102

Public Health warns of measles exposure in Seattle, Kirkland, and Bellevue
Apr 2, 2026, 6:39 AM | Updated: 7:40 am
BY MYNORTHWEST STAFF
MyNorthwest.com

Two cases of measles have been reported in Seattle, Kirkland, and Bellevue after residents were likely exposed to it while traveling internationally together.
Before the two residents were diagnosed with measles, they visited multiple locations in Seattle, Kirkland, and Bellevue while infectious. You can see the specific locations they were at by clicking here...