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In the last week, unknown subject(s) broke into one of the Lower Valley fire stations and stole eleven sets of personal gear. This puts our valley fire fighters in a bind, by not having the proper protection they need for their calls. All the gear says “YCFD 5” on the back.

Welp, it was nice knowin' ya!

While we don't really think about the odds of being maimed or killed in a collision on the streets and highways in the Yakima Valley, accidents do indeed happen everyday. What roads and intersections are the most dangerous in Yakima County?

It's been a very hot dry summer and Yakima County is extending its county-wide burn ban until the end of August.

The Burbank Fire, located west of South Badger Pocket Road in Yakima County and east of I-82 is spreading in a south/southwest direction and it's already scorched 7000 acres

The scammer is asking for a $250.00 deposit to reserve a puppy. The remaining $300.00 would be paid when the purchaser tries to pick up the puppy.

The Evans Canyon Fire continues to burn just north of Natches, in Yakima County.  So far, the fire is at 0% containment and has burned 52,000 acres. It's being reported that five homes have been destroyed in the fire along with an undetermined number of cars, RV's and outbuildings...

Mother Nature has not been kind to us, lately.  Currently, the National Weather Service, in Pendleton, OR has an excessive heat warning in effect for our area until 9pm Tuesday. It's vital to stay well hydrated, and if you're working outside, take breaks as needed...

A Yakima County Sheriff's K-9 Unit was struck by a semi-truck during a motorcycle accident on I-82

woman clocked at 117 on police radar during chase...in a 50 mph zone. Finally crashes, gets Tasered.

We live in a world where good deeds sometimes go unnoticed but luckily the Yakima Valley Office of Emergency Management caught a Yakima County Sheriff Deputy doing a good deed when no one was looking.

Help Find Missing Retired K-9 Officer in Zillah