Raleigh Daily: Measles Alert, Water Funding Talks, Big Week for Events
Raleigh, NC – February 18, 2026 – Health officials confirm a measles exposure, leaders weigh water funding, and Raleigh gears up for a busy stretch of events.
Raleigh, NC – Here is a quick look at what is shaping the day around the city.
Health officials confirm measles exposure in Wake County
Wake County health officials have confirmed a measles exposure linked to an infected person who visited multiple Raleigh businesses earlier this month. Locations included gyms, grocery stores and a pharmacy in the northwest part of the city. While no additional local cases have been reported so far, officials are urging anyone who may have been in the affected places and is not fully vaccinated to monitor for symptoms and contact a health provider if they feel ill.
The reminder from public health leaders is straightforward: check your vaccination records, especially for children, and call ahead before going to a clinic or emergency room if you suspect measles so staff can take precautions.
State water board meets in downtown Raleigh
The State Water Infrastructure Authority is meeting today in downtown Raleigh, with a full agenda focused on funding for water and wastewater projects across North Carolina. The board, which oversees key state and federal dollars for local infrastructure, is gathering at the Green Square complex on Jones Street and also taking comments virtually.
Decisions from the meeting could shape how communities, including Raleigh and neighboring towns, pay for replacing aging pipes, expanding capacity for growth and preparing systems for severe weather. Residents and local governments are watching closely as competition for grants remains strong and construction costs continue to rise.
Busy stretch of concerts and events on tap
Raleigh is in the middle of a packed run of February events that is expected to draw big crowds into downtown and around the city. Today and in the days ahead, the calendar includes major concerts, family-friendly museum activities and special programming at local venues.
Highlights include a high-profile concert at Lenovo Center later this week, plus special themed days at Marbles Kids Museum and other family destinations. Event guides also point to neighborhood bar crawls, vintage and art markets and smaller live music shows that will bring extra traffic to popular dining and nightlife corridors.
City officials and organizers are encouraging visitors to use transit, rideshare or give themselves extra time around the busiest evening hours, especially near major arenas and downtown garages.
Gunfire reported in northeast Raleigh neighborhood
Police are investigating after gunshots were fired into a home and several vehicles in a northeast Raleigh neighborhood, according to local TV reports. No injuries were reported, but officers documented property damage and interviewed residents in the area.
Investigators have not released information on a suspect or motive. Anyone with doorbell camera footage or other information is being urged to contact Raleigh police or Crime Stoppers.
Looking ahead
With public health alerts, infrastructure decisions and a full events lineup, officials say staying informed is key. Expect additional updates from health leaders on the measles exposure, follow-up notes from today’s water funding meeting, and traffic and parking advisories tied to major events later this week.
