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Red Cross Wildfire Shelter open for Yakima County Residents
YAKIMA- The American Red Cross is opening an emergency shelter in response to the Rimrock Fire. The shelter opened at 9 p.m. today at Naches Valley High School. All individuals in the area are asked to get to safety immediately. Red Cross Shelter Opening:. Naches Valley High School. 101 West...
Black Canyon Fire estimated at 11,099 acres
YAKIMA COUNTY, Wash. - UPDATE JULY 25 7:40 p.m.
Investigators looking for driver possibly connected to Black Canyon Fire
A wildfire, dubbed the Black Canyon Fire, erupted near the towns of Selah and Naches Monday night. On Thursday, state fire investigators announced they are looking for a driver who was in the area when the Black Canyon Fire started. Ryan Rodruck with the Department of Natural Resources told KIRO...
Early am Crash: Semi-Truck Vs. Small Truck and Signal Pole in Yakima
The Yakima Police Department is asking drivers to avoid the area of W Nob Hill Blvd and S 40th Avenue because of a Semi-Truck colliding with a signal small truck and then the signal pole. THE CRASH WAS REPORTED EARLY FRIDAY MORNING. Authorities say the crash happened at about 4:30...
Traffic incident on 40th @ Nob Hill Blvd, Yakima
YAKIMA- Around 5:00AM, July 26, a semi-truck and a smaller truck got in an accident on 40th at Nob Hill Boulevard. This is a breaking incident and will be updated on our facebook page as details of injuries become available. Photos: Eric Tatro.
Vicki Baker sets sights on Yakima's future as new city manager
YAKIMA, WA-- In two weeks, Vicki Baker will become the next City Manager of Yakima, but she never thought she would be in this role when she first moved here. "I've lived here for a long time and care about everything that happens here," Baker said. Baker is ready to...
Local UPS driver befriends child and does Yakima Good
YAKIMA-Every day, 3-year-old Saylor waits on the corner. He is waiting for his friend Justin, the friendly neighborhood UPS driver. "As soon as I round the corner, whether there's snow out or it's blazing hot, grandma comes out and here he is waving on the corner," said Justin Rhea, a UPS Service Provider.
63rd Annual Sunfair Parade to Feature Waived Entry Fees
Everyone loves a parade and the 63rd annual Yakima Sunfair Parade is set for September 21 in downtown Yakima. It's a family tradition to attend the parade each year and then attend the Central Washington State Fair. Every year thousands of people line Yakima Avenue to view the parade. If you are planning to be part of the event there's good news entry fees are waived this year.
Aerospace industry seen as key to Washington’s economic growth, new report says
(The Center Square) – A new report from the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce finds that the aerospace industry is a key driver of economic growth in Washington state. The aerospace industry generated more than $71 billion in business revenues and $19.4 billion in labor income last year, according to the report. The report also found that the aerospace sector directly generated more than $580 million in tax revenues for...
Lawmakers call for director of children’s services in Washington to resign
At least two Washington lawmakers are demanding Department of Children, Youth and Families director Ross Hunter resign amid the agency’s decision to suspend intakes at two state juvenile detention facilities due to overcrowding. Democratic state Rep. Mari Leavitt of University Place and Republican Rep. Travis Couture of Allyn both posted on social media Thursday calling […]
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