What to do if your home is damaged or destroyed in a wildfire or storm
The Consumer Federation of America, or CFA, and United Policyholders, UP, are sharing tips to help survivors of the recent […]
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Best and worst community colleges in 2026
As a graduate of Wenatchee Valley College, I’m a big supporter of community colleges. Coming from a farm family with
Like to ride e-scooters? Wear a helmet
A 37-year-old man riding an electric scooter died Tuesday after he was struck by a minivan being driven by a
RFK Jr.’s food ingredient proposal is weak and he’s punted again on a definition for ultra-processed food, consumer group says
Two actions to modernize federal oversight of food ingredients and establish a stronger scientific foundation for future nutrition policy were
OppFi seeks to make payday loans in every state by acquiring a national bank, coalition warns
Regulators need to deny the application of lender Opportunity Financial, or OppFi, to acquire a national bank, because OppFi could
How is your garden doing?
It’s August. Gardens are coming into full production. I went on a two-week vacation the end of July and beginning
Did you know you have to pay to get information from animal Poison Control?
For years, I’ve written about Poison Help centers, a national network of state centers that help people out when someone
Heating fake squishy toys, a social media trend, can cause serious burns, safety agency warns
Viral social media posts are encouraging children and teens to microwave squishy toys, which can cause serious burns. Squishy toys
Make sure you donate to a reliable charity if you want to help people harmed by the Spokane, Wash., fires
More than 700 homes have been destroyed in a series of fires in Spokane, Wash. A newscaster just said another