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Woman with mesothelioma looking for help from former work colleagues

Congratulations, you’re now registered! Let us know what news and updates you want to hear about and we’ll send them straight to your inbox. Freda Simpson, 78, from Washington, was told she has the mesothelioma disease in June after suffering with ches…

Metro says older rail cars contain asbestos, but theya re no threat to passengers

Metro said hundreds of older rail cars operating within the system contain asbestos, but the material does not pose a threat to passengers and those cars are soon to be replaced. The transit agency has issued a contract proposal seeking a company to re…

Americans Face an Irreversible Rollback in Chemical Safety | Commentary

Nearly forty years ago, Congress recognized the dire need to protect the public from toxic chemicals with the passage of the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976. This landmark law gave the Environmental Protection Agency the authority to regulate indu…

Widow’s plea about metalworks conditions after asbestos cancer diagnosis

An 81-year-old widow is appealing for information after she was diagnosed with an asbestos-related cancer she believes is linked to handling her late husband’s work clothes. Opal Gibson, had mesothelioma diagnosed in February last year after experienci…

Are Asbestos Hazards Lurking in Your Children’s Toys and Art Supplies?

In early July, the public learned the results of a study commissioned by the EWG Action Fund which examined materials found in some children’s products. According to the report, 4 of 28 boxes of imported crayons and 2 of 21 toy crime lab kits were foun…

ITD fined for 2nd asbestos violation in a year, this one in Priest River – Thu, 23 Jul 2015 PST

Receive FREE access by logging in to or creating your Spokesman.com account. The Idaho Transportation Department has agreed to pay nearly $52,000 in fines for demolishing an office building in downtown Priest River that was riddled with asbestos, witho…

Popular vegetarian restaurant Ariana in Huntington will remain open after death of owner

Restaurant owners Nazifa Rahimi and husband Ali Rahimi make a toast at Ariana Restaurant in Huntington on Dec. 27, 2013. Photo Credit: Jeremy Bales Restaurant owners Nazifa Rahimi and husband Ali Rahimi make a toast at Ariana Restaurant in Huntington o…