Toxic blue-green algae found in Newman Lake
SPOKANE, Wash. -- You'll want to avoid swimming in Newman Lake for a while. The Spokane Regional Health District recently issued a harmful algae alert for Newman Lake after…
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Blue green algae found in Rose Lake
KOOTENAI CO., Idaho – A public health advisory has been issued for Rose Lake because of a harmful algae bloom. Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, have been found in the water. These bacteria make the water appear discolored or…
Northeast Tri-County Health District sees rise in patients suffering complications from ivermectin
The Northeast Tri-County Health District is asking the public to talk to their healthcare provider before taking ivermectin to treat COVID-19.
Toxic blue-green algae found at Priest Lake Outlet and Chuck Slough
Be careful near Sandpoint and Priest Lake because public health advisories have been made for the Priest Lake Outlet and Chuck Slough areas due to toxic blue-green algae blooms.
Harmful blue-green algae found near Priest Rapids Dam
More toxic blue-green algae has been found. This time, it's in Priest Rapids Dam.
Harmful blue-green algae bloom reported at Boyer Slough
Harmful algae blooms can produce dangerous toxins, especially if they're found in high concentrations.
Public health advisories issued for toxic algae in Hayden and Fernan lakes
Before you head to the lake this weekend, keep in mind that there have been public health advisories issued for Hayden Lake and Fernan Lake due to toxic blue-green algae. Panhandle Health District and the Department of Environmental Quality say…
Tips for a Fido-friendly Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on all that we are thankful for and for many, that includes our furry friends.
UK officials: Toxic skin-whitening creams should be avoided
Skin-whitening creams can be as toxic as paint strippers and should be
South Korea fights toxic work culture
South Korean bosses who unfairly fire workers that complain of office bullying now face up to three years in prison or a 30 million won ($25,464) fine, under a new law aimed at cracking down on the country's toxic work culture.
2018's words of the year
With several dictionaries having selected their "words of the year" for 2018, check out which words rose to the top this year.
Oxford Dictionaries picks 'toxic' as word of year
2018 was toxic.
EPA assessing vulnerability of toxic sites in Florence's path
Hurricane Florence, with its strong winds and massive storm surge, threatens to release toxic chemicals from hazardous waste sites that the Environmental Protection Agency has designated contaminated Superfund sites.
Dangerous chemicals found in school supplies, report says
Parents may want to take a second look at their children's school supplies this season.
Improper waste disposal causes toxic chemical spill
A toxic chemical spill at Spokane's North County Transfer Station was caused by improper disposal of a canister of pesticides.
Lead found in hundreds of Chicago homes' tap water, report says
Toxic lead was found in tap water drawn from nearly 70% of 2,797 homes across Chicago within the past two years, according to a Chicago Tribune analysis of results from the tested water. The daily newspaper published a report on that analysis Thursday.
Lawmakers look to ban firefighting foam
The state Senate has voted to ban the sale of firefighting foam that contains certain chemicals. The bill would ban the sale, manufacture or distribution of the foam in which chemicals known as PFAS are intentionally added.
