The Washington State Department of Transportation has issued the following statement regarding a semi rollover this morning on U.S. Highway 12:
"Eastbound at milepost 198 near Old Naches Highway remains closed during the semi recovery operations, Washington State Patrol has maintained the detour after clearing the eastbound backup from the scene...
WHITE PASS, Wash. (AP) — Washington state transportation officials are hoping repairs to U.S. Highway 12 will be completed by this summer.
The Yakima Herald reports crews have a plan to strengthen slopes, improve drainage and replace washed-out sections of the roadway over White Pass.
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WHITE PASS (AP) — Washington state transportation officials are hoping repairs to U.S. Highway 12 will be completed by this summer.
The Yakima Herald-Republic reports crews have a plan to strengthen slopes, improve drainage and replace washed-out sections of the roadway over White Pass...
The hillside is blackened along Highway 12 in Yakima today as a result of Friday and Saturday’s big grass fire. The fire started late Friday night and spread over a mile and a half near Lookout Point Drive and Highway 12.
Neighbors in the area said they had no idea there was a fire because the wind was blowing smoke and flames away from the houses, but are surprised this hasn't happened sooner...