Fred Meyer is recalling several varieties of cheese dips sold in their delis that were potentially contaminated with Salmonella. According to the company, on July 31 supplier 'Onions 52' notified Fred Meyer that it had received onions from Thomson International,…
TUMWATER, Wash. -- The Washington State Department of Health is taking part in a study on the effects of COVID-19 on the agricultural industry. In April, the DOH COVID-19 Community Engagement Taskforce began participating in the research design for the…
RICHLAND, Wash. --- Trying to run a small business is hard enough, but when you add a pandemic it can feel impossible. For Whitney Davis of Pure Yoga in Richland, this is especially true.…
More than two dozen people in Washington have gotten sick from a salmonella outbreak affecting hundreds nationwide. The Washington Department of Health says there are 25 cases so far in these counties: Benton - 1 Yakima - 1 Walla Walla…
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- Trios Health will be offering outpatient occupational, physical and speech therapy services once again starting Monday, August 10. Two years ago during a transition of leadership, they temporarily shut down…
A lot is happening Wednesday in Kittitas County. We've got the latest numbers in key primary races plus updates from the Incident Management Team dealing with COVID-19 patients -- and trying to keep schoolchildren away from the coronavirus. COVID Care…
WALLA WALLA, Wash. -- Just weeks after many local gyms finally reopened under strict guidelines, Gov. Inslee released new rules for gyms in Phase 2 and Phase 3 to…
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) -- Gyms and fitness facilities will need to nearly triple the minimum distance required for patrons exercising indoors, except for those practicing certain team sports. New COVID-19 guidance issued by Gov. Jay Inslee increases the requirement of…
Kadlec Regional Medical Center was named the top hospital in central Washington by U.S. News and World Reports magazine for the second consecutive year. The magazine evaluates approximately…
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane Regional Health District reports that now over 4,000 people have tested positive for COVID-19, and seven died over the weekend. Currently, 4,002 have contracted the coronavirus and 66 people have died. Of these cases, 44…
Yakima Valley Office of Emergency Management is once again partnering with Medical Teams International to test people in Yakima County for coronavirus. The nonprofit is helping Lower Valley communities with several drive-up testing opportunities -- no ID or registration needed:…
KENNEWICK, Wash. --- The Benton Franklin Health District's weekend update on coronavirus cases showed a lower increase than previous weekends. Benton County had a total of 35 new cases over the weekend with 14 additional cases today, bringing the total…
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Gov. Jay Inslee announced Thursday he will hold a press conference at 2:30 p.m. to give an update on the Washington’s COVID-19 response. A number of COVID-19 restrictions just went into effect today affecting restaurants, bars, wineries,…
All COVID-19 tests in Washington state are free of cost but depending on where someone receives a test, they could end up paying for services.…
The Kennewick School District is meeting Wednesday evening to give parents and teachers an update on fall reopening planning. The public is able to watch and their voices will be heard through the results of a fall-reopening survey, set to…
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Benton and Franklin Counties are temporarily closing two club locations due to two cases of COVID-19 found…
A woman recently needing at-home care was nearly exposed to the deadly coronavirus when one of her caregivers contracted it but showed no symptoms. Willow Emineth of Richland said…
With over 200 new COVID-19 cases reported just this week in Umatilla County, more community members could be searching to take a test. On Saturday, Oregon State University will conduct random…
With case numbers surging in eastern Oregon, county and state health officials requested assistance to go door-to-door testing in Hermiston. Oregon State University has been conducting a program…
BENTON CITY, Wash. -- The Benton-Franklin Health District is hosting free, drive-up COVID-19 testing for one day only in Benton City. The testing will be offered at the Benton City Park and Ride at 899 Dale from 3 p.m. to…
PASCO, Wash. -- Temperatures are reaching triple-digits this week, and more people may be stuck at home due to the pandemic. Though that may lead to more discomfort, Franklin PUD isn't concerned about overloading the system. "A lot of our…
Getting a test has become easier as the COVID-19 pandemic continues but the accuracy of every test is different. In the Tri-Cities area, there are two tests mainly used:…
A public, outdoor eatery is now located on First Ave. in Walla Walla complete with a place to sit, umbrellas for shade and sanitation stations to keep everyone…
Health officials say wineries, breweries and bars in Benton, Franklin and Yakima counties are allowed to open under Phase 1.5 of the state's reopening plan -- but only if they have serve full meals prepared on-site. The Benton-Franklin Health District…
