benton franklin health district

The Benton Franklin Health District say algae toxins detected in these areas are above recreational guidelines.

The death is the first reported in the Benton Franklin Health District from Influenza A in 2022

Employees who came into contact with the affected birds are being monitored for symptoms

Just because the work "new" is used, it doesn't mean all of those people "got" COVID in one day.

The Health District strongly discourages swimming or wading in the water as it could be deadly to you and your pets.

For those who wondered, the BFHD cannot legally force a business to deny service to a non-mask wearing consumer. Some say this is a pre-emptive move, designed to avoid a 'legal' edict from the state, like the one in Yakima County.

Due to what officials are calling a lack of clients, the Prosser branch of the county health department will shutter its doors Sept. 19. BFHD officials say immunizations have dropped at the office because many are now available through privatized clinics in the area...