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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), measles is very contagious, spreading through the air when an infected pers…

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34 confirmed measles cases in Washington

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There have been no new cases in Wasco or Hood River counties. The one case that visited this area in December is unrelated to the current outbreak in Washington State, according to the press release.

HAHRC Beats: Poison oak: Having fun without the rash
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HAHRC Beats: Poison oak: Having fun without the rash

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Over the last couple weeks, we have seen a few cases of poison oak pop up recently. The cases range from a few itchy spots to full on misery with a wide spread pesky rash. Along with poison ivy and poison sumac, poison oak has an oil called urushiol.

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Photographs from the Dallesport Fire, July 13

  • Mark Gibson
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Crews from the Dallesport Fire Department extinguish a blaze between The Dalles Airport and Highway 14 Sunday afternoon. It was one of several fires started by a rash of lighning strikes in the area. All photos Mark B. Gibson

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A Cure for the Itch: I'm feeling it!

  • Craig Joseph Danner

Everybody’s got their own problems, so you might wonder why I’d think you’d all want to listen to mine. But amazingly, here you are reading my monthly column again (you should know better by now!) and guess what I’m going to talk about.