Toxic Algae Bloom Warnings Issued for Large Middle Area of Moses Lake
On the heels of a similar warning about toxic algae found near the shores of Howard Amon Park in Richland, now the middle of Moses Lake gets a similar alert
Health & Fitness
Farmers' Almanac 2026 Winter Forecast for Washington State
The Farmers Almanac is already calling its shot on winter 2026 and 2027, and if you live in the Pacific Northwest, the forecast is anything but straightforward.
WA State Drug Overdose Tracker, Week of June 22-26, More Shocking Age Data
The Center Square, utilizing King County Coroner data, is compiling weekly updates about deaths in WA (King County) to spotlight our state's drug problems.
Are You Guilty? 6 Common Items Banned from Washington Landfills
As you plan your Tri-Cities spring cleaning, remember: not everything can go to the landfill. Some items need special care.
Plan Your Next Float: 7 Beautiful Washington Rivers to Explore
From the familiar Snake River to hidden gems, Washington's waterways are ready for your summer adventure.
Pendleton Slams the Brakes on New Pot Shops After Public Concerns
Based on the number of pot shops vs. population (per capita) Pendleton is the most heavily saturated community in SE WA and NE Oregon. Citizens are questioning the growth
Dangerous WA Fentanyl Additive is Immune to NARCAN Rescue Meds
this new drug was found in some fentanyl samples in Whatcom County
10 Ways to Stay Bite-Free In Mosquito Land
As the weather is getting nicer, we’re getting ready to hit the hills to hike, fish, hunt, camp, etc.! And when you’re back in the thick of it, the thick of it may just be biting back...
A.I. Mental Fallout Already? What Is Cognitive Debt?
Geekwire ran an opinion piece about researchers who are finding 'chronic' users of Chat GPT are suffering from cognitive lapses.
Swedish Medical Campuses in Seattle Vote to Unionize
All five campuses and 115 workers voted to unionize
Study Shows Half of Medical Providers Concerned about Pot-Related Mental and Health Issues
A recent survey published in the Subtance Abuse and Addition Journal shows significatn medical provider concerns about recreational pot use.
Sleeping With a Fan Could Impact Your Health
Just about one-third of adults throughout Washington (and the rest of the country) are sleep-deprived. If you’re reading this, odds are that it's you.