health

Friday, August 29th, is a special day in Yakima for many reasons, one of them including the Larson Building turning purple in honor of Overdose Awareness Day.

We all know how important walking is to our health, but one reason why people may not do it more often is the fact that they don't have a proper place to take a stroll. Not a problem in this city.

Comparing life expectancy, percentages of physical activity and obesity, and smoking rates, we now know which states are the healthiest in America.

Where do you hurt and what do you do about it?

Here is the list of eateries that received a PERFECT SCORE from the Yakima Health Department on their restaurant inspections in 2025. Congratulations!

A trend that started in Japan gives non-smokers extra PTO days to compensate for the lack of 'Smoke Breaks' they take. Do you think Washington companies should do the same?

Your lips have a low capacity of retaining water because of the weak skin barrier overall, so love your lips with these tips.

The 'heat dome' over Washington State causes wildfires, but it also could make life miserable for the light rails and cause heatstroke, too!

Say it ain't so! People are really flushing these things down the toilet. How wild is this!

Imagine thinking you're cleaning your car only to find out you're spreading bacteria instead. Public vacuums might not be what they seem. 80% are infested.

You think Washington is bad for Sexually Transmitted Infections... you might wanna stay away from Louisiana (according to the CDC)!

Picture this: a driver confidently topping off their tank, unaware of the hidden costs lurking beneath that seemingly simple act. There are parts you could have to replace.