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Letter: Why are Republicans backing Mendoza's candidacy?
To the editor — As a United States Army Desert Storm combat veteran, I am deeply concerned about recent endorsements by the Yakima County Republicans and decisions made by the House Republican Organizational Committee. Allocating $70,000 to a candidate who failed to secure a win in a contested mayoral...
CORRECTION: Level 3 (GO NOW) and Level 2 (BE SET) evacuations still in place for Thorp Road Fire
MOXEE, Wash. -- 8:00 a.m. - Evacuations reduced to Level 2 (GET SET) in Thorp Road Fire for the surrounding area of 1600 Thorp Rd., according to Yakima Valley Emergency Management.
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...
Hotter for the 4th. Dangerous heatwave arrives Friday, likely peaking next week.
Today: Happy 4th! The holiday will feature plenty of sunshine with highs about 5 degrees above average. It’ll be in the mid-70s in the mountains, with low to mid-90s in the Kittitas/Yakima valleys, Lower Columbia Basin, and Blue Foothills. Fire fuels won’t necessarily be the driest we’ve seen thus far this year, but that’s no reason to let your guard down. Please exercise extreme fire safety today–especially if you decide to shoot off fireworks!
Thorp Road fire contained and in mop up, Level 1 evacuations in Moxee lifted
MOXEE, Wash.- Yakima Valley Emergency Management has confirmed that all evacuations for the Thorp Road fire have been lifted. The Thorp Road Fire burned approximately 2,300 acres and is considered contained but not out. According to Deputy Fire Chief Ray Lamoureux with Yakima County Fire District #4, fire crews will...
Thorp Road evacuation in Moxee has been reduced to Level 1 "Be Alert"
MOXEE, Wash.- Yakima Valley Emergency Management has confirmed that residents are permitted to return to their homes as evacuation levels drop to Level 1 "Be Alert" status. The Thorp Road Fire has 2,500 acres and is under control, but not yet contained. According to Deputy Fire Chief Ray Lamoureux with...
Cooling centers open in Tri-Cities, Walla Walla, Yakima and Ellensburg as heat wave continues
TRI-CITIES, Wash. – With maximum temperatures forecasted to reach triple digits throughout the second week of July, 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.
State fire assistance mobilized for Thorp Road Fire near Moxee, some evacuation levels reduced
MOXEE, Wash.-UPDATE. JULY 5: State firefighting resources have now been mobilized to fight the Thorp Road Fire. Deputy Fire Chief Ray Lamoureux with Yakima County Fire District 4 requested the mobilization and WSP Chief John Batiste mobilized state resources at 7 a.m. on July 5. The Thorp Road Fire is...
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