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Pet owners who walk their dogs along the Columbia River need to be mindful of the current toxic algae threat which can be deadly. The signs are posted in most impacted areas. There’s another potential threat lying on the edge of the river – dead salmon - and it can kill your dog.

Last year, Walla Walla had 6 cases of gonorrhea over a span of 3 months.

Some west side legislators calling for statewide ban on plastic bags. There's already one in Seattle and some other cities.

West Pasco is known for having some beautiful trees that were planted by the city as that part of the city has grown and developed. But now at least 110 are going to have to be removed due to a deadly blight.

Heat exhaustion and dehydration can go hand in hand during the high temperatures of the summer time. If you’ve been out too long in the heat and aren’t feeling well you may be experiencing one or both of these conditions.

Water-borne diseases in Washington recreational waters infect people each year. Recent trends show that up to three outbreaks are reported annually with cases of only a couple people to hundreds, according to the Washington Department of Health.

Zoonotic diseases are ones transmitted between humans and animals or vice versa. Here is a list of ailments you can acquire from your cat or dog:

In perhaps the MOST shocking case of the failure of Obamacare so far, this woman's new healthcare plan won't cover her meds, or pay for her surgeries.

A dead squirrel found in Los Angeles County tested positive for bubonic plague, forcing the closure of all nearby campgrounds.