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More than 100 people gathered at the Selah Civic Center on Monday to raise concerns about PFAs, or “forever chemicals,” in their drinking wells. Many in the audience said they’re still waiting on solutions, nearly four years since they learned about the contamination.

After three months without a breakout, whooping cough is back in Whitman County.

(Runtime 59:40)In this hour, we look at the future of aging—and why we need to act now. As America’s population grows older, many communities may not be…

The Benton-Franklin Health District is reporting a sharp rise in norovirus.

Idaho continues to report some of the lowest vaccination rates in the country. This past school year, data submitted in the fall showed that, on average, 74.8% of Idaho kindergarteners had received all their recommended vaccinations.

Actor Bradley Cooper's experience caring for his terminally ill father led him to produce a documentary called "Caregiving". Part of the film will be shown May 29 at the Lewiston City Library followed by a panel discussion.

In 2023, the state required municipalities in Washington to include climate change plans when thinking about long-term growth and development.“ The…

Whitman County reported its first flu-related death on Monday, according to Whitman County Public Health.Washington state has seen 357 influenza-related…

The Washington state Department of Health reported on March 20th that influenza activity reached its highest levels in seven years, with the most flu-related deaths since the 2017-2018 flu season.

It’s been more than 10 months since one of the largest warehouse fires in the Tri-Cities region. People who live near the site of the fire said they’re…