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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.

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

There maybe some truth to the old adage "don't go near the water". A Kennewick Gym hot tub is the source of a deadly Legionnaire's disease infection.

Most bug bites will heal with a little first aid at home. Know the warning signs that something further needs to be done. If your bug bite is causing an allergic reaction, infection or you can see signs of disease you need to seek medical attention.

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: