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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.

A news release from the district says the case rate, in just two weeks, has more than quadrupled to a level that hasn't seen before during the entire pandemic.

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:

Actor and comedian Seth Rogen went before before a Senate committee in Washington today in hopes to raise awareness and receive better funding for Alzheimer's research. As you would expect, Rogen manages to make a possibly uncomfortable situation light, while still getting his point across.

A Monmouth, OR woman's life is in serious danger after being struck with a mysterious illness that Portland doctors are still trying to diagnosis. Since first becoming ill on Thanksgiving, 18 year old Tabitha Schulke has had the lower half of her legs amputated and is currently in critical condition.

The metal community was rocked earlier this week by the revelation that Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi was suffering from lymphoma. His diagnosis came right in the middle of Black Sabbath’s comeback trail, which includes a new album and touring. A flood of support from fans and fellow musicians followed the announcement of his illness. Now, the legendary axeman has issued his first personal st