How to deal with an overactive bladder
An overactive bladder is common, affecting more than 33 million Americans. In general, the risk for it increases with age.
Do we still need to wear a mask outdoors?
"I'm vaccinated and I'm outside -- do I really still need to wear a mask?"
How to get the best treatment for your fibromyalgia
To find a successful fibromyalgia treatment strategy, seek out a doctor who understands it, knows how to treat it and can help you understand and cope.
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Bill requiring schools to provide free menstrual products heads to Inslee’s desk
OLYMPIA, Wash. — A bill that would require both public and private schools to provide free menstrual products to students could soon become law in Washington state. House Bill 1273 has passed both the Washington House and Senate. The bill…
Ziply Fiber fires up 'gig-speed' Internet service in Kennewick
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- Ziply Fiber, the company that took over Frontier Communications’ Northwest operations last year, announced Wednesday it is bringing faster Internet service to Kennewick. After months of construction work on its fiber-optic network, the company is launching "gig-speed…
Natty Light Frozen Icicles are coming this summer
The frozen treats come in two flavors, strawberry lemonade and pineapple lemonade — the same ones used for its flavored lager brand that uses the Naturdays name.
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More federal Cares Act funding for Washington immigrants
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- On Tuesday, Washingtonian immigrants can once again apply for a portion of the Washington COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund. The fund is a pool of money from the federal CARES Act created during the coronavirus pandemic to help…
Sleeping under 6 hours a night in midlife raises dementia risk 30%, study finds
Calling all those who are sleep-deprived: We interrupt your yawns with an important announcement. If you’re trying to get by on about six hours or less of sleep a night during the workweek, you’re setting up your brain for future…
Downed power line cuts power at Benton County Fairgrounds mass vaccination site
BENTON COUNTY, Wash. — A downed power line near the Benton County Fairgrounds cut off the power at the mass vaccination site on Tuesday afternoon. The power outage occurred around 3:30 p.m., roughly a half-hour before the site was set…
Pasco Crime Roundup: Burglary, stolen vehicles, hit-and-run and felony threats
PASCO, Wash. — There's no question about it: Officers from the Pasco Police Department have been busy lately. Between Monday and Tuesday, the PPD has shared a variety of updates on crime in the region through its Facebook page.…
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Washington lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill on hydropower, renewable energy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – State representatives are teaming up to propose a bill that would make it easier to permit projects focused on using hydropower to generate renewable energy…
Sleeping under 6 hours a night in midlife raises dementia risk 30%, study finds
Calling all those who are sleep-deprived: A study found a 30% increased risk of dementia with a sleep duration of six hours or less at age 50 and 60.
Nuclear waste structures in Washington state are stabilized
TRI-CITIES, Wash. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Energy has confirmed that two underground structures at the decommissioned Hanford nuclear reservation in Washington state have been stabilized after they were deemed at risk of collapsing and spreading radioactive contamination into the air.
Umatilla man offers cash reward for his puppy's safe return
IONE, Ore. -- A Umatilla man is offering $300 for the safe return of his four-month-old rottweiler. The puppy's name is Henry, he is black and brown and has a shaved area on his hind leg because of a recent…
Registration open for socially distanced 'Reading on the Run' fundraiser
KENNEWICK, Wash. – The Children’s Reading Foundation of the Mid-Columbia (CRFMC) and the Hapo Community Credit Union announced the second annual Reading on the Run fundraiser. The socially distanced poker run will go from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on…
Disinfecting surfaces to prevent Covid often all for show, CDC advises
The risk of surface transmission of Covid-19 is low, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday. Far more important is airborne transmission -- and people who obsessively disinfect surfaces may be doing more harm than good..
