Just in time for the Labor Day Weekend, toxic algae has been detected by the Benton Franklin Health District at Howard Amon Park in Richland. Signs are posted warning that playing in the water there ...

Despite cooling temperatures, toxic algae continues to be found in the Columbia River in the Tri-Cities and nearby in the Snake River. The most recent water samples collected by the Benton Franklin ...

WHITMAN COUNTY, Wash. -- If you're planning to spend time near the Snake River this summer, you'll need to watch out for contaminated water. On August 21, a water sample taken from the Snake River ...

Anatoxin-a detected at unsafe levels at Columbia River park in Richland. Dogs and children face elevated health risks from exposure to toxic algae. Information mixed for other water recreation sites ...