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Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District declares state of emergency due to Retreat Fire
YAKIMA COUNTY, Wash. – The Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District declared a state of emergency for the Retreat Fire in the Rimrock area, according to a press release. YTID says the fire started near its river diversion upstream of Rimrock Retreat and is moving along its main canal. Long-term delivery interruptions...
New evacuations ordered as 10 large wildfires burn across Washington
CHELAN, Wash. — There are now 10 large wildfires burning across Washington, with new guidance on evacuations and potential evacuations being issued in Yakima and Chelan counties. "Quite a situation here in the northwest right now. There are over 60-something fires in Oregon and Washington," said Lonnie Click, an...
Level 3 GO NOW evacuation orders issued for area in the Retreat/Rimrock Fire in Yakima County
YAKIMA CO., Wash. - As of 8:30 p.m. - The American Red Cross has opened a shelter in response to this fire. It is located at Naches Valley High School, 101 W. 5th Street, Naches, Washington
'The winds do not help': Officials speak about recent local fires
NACHES-On Friday morning, the Washington DNR hosted a press conference in Naches with Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz to discuss the local fires in Yakima County, and around the state. "I think it's pretty clear we are in the middle of fire season," Franz said. "Some really tough, challenging times." The...
Officials urge caution as fires strain air resources in Washington, Oregon
YAKIMA COUNTY, Wash. — Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz toured the site of the Black Canyon Fire Friday and gave a briefing on the state of the fire season so far. According to Franz, the state has more resources to fight fires and hasn't necessarily seen an unusual number of fires so far this year, but other factors have put a strain on the people and tools available to fight them.
Franklin Pool closed, Downtown Summer Nights canceled due to unhealthy air in Yakima County
YAKIMA, Wash.-Franklin Pool is now closed and Downtown Summer Nights has been canceled due to unhealthy air quality in the region and an air quality alert has been issued for Yakima County due to wildfire smoke. The Downtown Association of Yakima released the following statement on the cancellation of Downtown...
Yakima Health District shares tips on reducing exposure to wildfire smoke
YAKIMA, Wash. - Yakima County is experiencing poor air quality due to nearby wildfires like the Retreat Fire and Black Canyon Fire putting smoke into the air across the region. The Yakima Health District says breathing in wildfire smoke can cause a variety of health problems, including sore throats, headaches,...
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.
Are All The Redbox Kiosks Dead In Yakima?
Are You Still Able To Use Redbox Kiosks in Yakima?. It’s hard to believe that Redbox has been around since 2002. I loved the ease of the kiosks, and for a long time they had quite the variety of movies available. For a brief time, they were even renting...
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...
State council preparing to expand clean energy project, per Inslee's request
The state Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council is moving forward with potential changes to the certification agreement for the Horse Heaven wind farm project after Gov. Jay Inslee sent it back requesting it be expanded. The main contention between the council and Inslee is that the proposed certification agreement for...
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.
Officials meet for opening of salmon, steelhead habitat above Cle Elum Dam
TOPPENISH, Wash. - State, local and Tribal leaders met with U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland at the Cle Elum Dam on Wed., July 24 to celebrate the opening of nearly 30 miles of habitat for salmon and steelhead populations. The Cle Elum Fish Passage Project began in...
The Alignment Company: More than a shop, a cornerstone for community growth in Yakima
YAKIMA, WA-- History is displayed in Millenium Plaza in downtown Yakima. The plaza showing items from our past showing us how we got to where we are now. There are hidden gems downtown, but you have to find them. If you walk along second avenue, you will see a shop.
Haaland Announces $16M for Drought Resilience During Washington State Visit
TOPPENISH, WA – Secretary Haaland concluded a multi-day visit to Washington State to celebrate major progress in implementing President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to safeguard communities from increased threat of wildland fire and severe drought, restore ecosystems, and strengthen tribal communities. During her visit, Secretary Haaland met with tribal leaders from the Confederated Tribes of the Yakama Nation, Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, and Puyallup Tribe, as well as Bureau of Indian Education-funded staff and personnel. On the heels of the devastating 1980 Slide Ranch Fire in late June, Secretary Haaland also met with more than 50 Yakama Nation firefighters to express the Biden-Harris administration’s commitment to sharing resources, investing in resilience efforts, and prioritizing permanent pay reforms and increases for tribal firefighters.
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