July 9, 2024, 8:11am Health
The first mosquitoes discovered to be infected with West Nile virus this year in Washington state were just across the Benton County line a few miles west of Prosser. Read story
July 9, 2024, 6:04am Entertainment
Before you settle in to binge the new season of “The Bear” or watch Team USA go for the gold at the Paris Olympics, think twice about the amount of time you spend on the couch in front of the TV. Your future self may thank you. Read story
July 9, 2024, 5:59am Health
Attention, sunscreen skeptics: The sun’s UV rays are coming for you, and you’re just making their job easier. Summer is now upon us, which means more time in the sun — and more exposure to the ultraviolet radiation it emits. Read story
July 9, 2024, 5:56am Health
Being exposed to light during a certain time of day can increase a person’s risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. According to the science, it all comes down to how you sleep. Read story
July 9, 2024, 5:55am Health
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive disorder that causes brain cells to waste away and die. It is the most common cause of dementia, a term used to describe a group of symptoms that affect memory, thinking and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily function. Read story
July 8, 2024, 4:45pm Clark County Health
Local health officials are warning the community of a potential increase in tick activity as summer persists. Read story
July 8, 2024, 2:33pm Clark County Health Free
Ozone levels, commonly known as smog, are expected to make the air in Clark County and the Portland-metro area unhealthy for sensitive groups, according to the Southwest Clean Air Agency. Read story
July 8, 2024, 6:00am Health
Taxiing jet engines groaned on the tarmac, their fumes filling the Port of Seattle’s firetruck bays on an early summer day here. Snaking hoses connected tanks and filters in a complex cleanup operation. Read story
