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Fire crews respond to motorhome and manufactured home fire in Yakima, propane tank explodes
YAKIMA, Wash.- On July 4, fire crews extinguished a motorhome and manufactured home fire, according to Deputy Fire Chief Ray Lamoureux with Yakima County Fire District 4. Fire crews responded to reports of a motorhome on fire at 6:21 p.m. at 371 Woodward West Road. The fire started in the...
Tri-Cities entrepreneur launches horchata-flavored protein bar inspired by Latino heritage
Tri-Cities, Wash. — From real estate agent to business entrepreneur, a local Tri-Cities resident has launched his own product inspired by his Latino heritage. There are millions of protein bars to choose from when you're at the grocery store or gym. But a Yakima native and now Tri-Cities resident came up with his own horchata-flavored protein bar.
Supreme Court Ruling Paves Way for Yakima to Address Homelessness
The Yakima City Council is expected to talk about homelessness this month after the U.S. Supreme court released a ruling that says it's okay for cities to ban people from sleeping or living in public places.The court, in a 6-3 decision, reversed a previous ruling which found banning people from sleeping in outdoor public spaces is a violation of the 8th amendment. The original ruling was made by an appeals court in San Francisco.
Yakima Training Center holds change of command ceremony
YAKIMA- On Wednesday, the Yakima Training Center hosted a change of command ceremony a tradition that is over 250 years old. "We are entering a season of transition across the army," said Colonel Kent Park, commander of Joint Base Lewis-McChord. "That is certainly true at JDLM and YTC." The YTC...
4th July Carnival and Community Celebration at Yakima State Fair Park
YAKIMA- Carnival hours: July 4th, Noon to 11pm | July 5th, 2pm to 10pm | July 6th, Noon to 10pm. Ride all day carnival wrist bands are available as well as individual ride tickets and can be purchased on site. 4th of July Festivities Schedule:. 12pm: State Fair Park –...
Cooling centers open in Tri-Cities, Walla Walla, Yakima and Ellensburg as temps are set to hit triple digits
TRI-CITIES, Wash. – With maximum temperatures forecasted to reach triple digits this weekend, health districts and local governments are opening cooling shelters across the region. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, heat is the number one cause of weather-related deaths in the United States. For those...
Ferguson and Reichert hit the campaign trail on Independence Day
OLYMPIA, Wash. – For most people, the Fourth of July is a day off. For candidates for public office, it’s an opportunity to connect with voters with democracy on their minds. Washington's gubernatorial candidates made their way to Independence Day celebrations to do just that. Attorney General Bob...
Can Homeless People Be Fined for Sleeping Outside in Washington State?
Can Homeless People Be Fined For Sleeping Outside In Washington State?. Homelessness is a complex issue that affects communities across the United States, and Washington State is no exception. One common question that arises when discussing homelessness is whether or not homeless individuals can be fined for sleeping outside. AP...
Important message from WA State Fire Marshal for Parents
Children are at significant risk in fire situations. More than 400 children younger than 10 years old die in home fires every year in the U.S. Fires and burns are one of the leading causes of death for children under the age of 15. Children may not be able to escape a fire on their own, or understand the danger of exposure. A child's ability to escape may be dependent on other occupants.
How many veterans will sleep on the street this Fourth of July?
OLYMPIA, Wash. – The United States has been in three major wars in the last fifty years, resulting in the US being home to about 18 million veterans. This Fourth of July, thousands of those vets will sleep on the street. About 4% of veterans were homeless or experienced...
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