Susie Craig

Record snow falls followed by ice storms stalked by warming temperatures create an environment perfect for devastating floods. With nearly a million Washington residents without power, Washington State University Extension experts have smart advice for keeping people and animals safe, as well as resources for recovering from disaster. Storm survival information is posted at http://ext.wsu.edu […]

With the growing concern over the 2009 H1:N1 flu virus, commonly referred to as “swine” flu, public health officials and even the President of the United States are urging people to wash their hands more frequently to prevent its spread.

RENTON, Wash. – An outbreak of salmonella in tomatoes and spinach takes food off the grocery shelves. Avian flu in chickens and BSE in cattle result in the destruction of millions of birds and cows. A natural disaster shuts down electricity, and your refrigerator warms up. Is your food safe to eat? A new series […]