safety

Yakima County Sheriff Ken Irwin Issues Statement on Guns…

As your elected sheriff for these past twelve years, I have renewed my oath each time you elected me to this high office, “I, Kenneth William Irwin, being first duly sworn upon oath, do depose and say that I will support the Constitution of the United States and laws of the State of Washington and faithfully and impartially discharge and perform the duties of SHERIFF of Yakima County, Washington, according to the best of my abilities, so help me God.” Both the Constitution of the United States (in the 2nd Amendment) and the Washin

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The State Fire Marshal’s office would like to remind residents to be fire safe with their holiday decorations this season, especially Christmas trees. If your household includes a natural tree in its festivities, keep the tree well-watered. Imp

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We are lucky that we don't have really severe weather conditions here in the Yakima Valley. But if something really bad happens, are you prepared?

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More than 80 percent of drivers age 65 and older regularly take medications, yet only half have talked to a medical professional about possible safety issues related to driving while on these medications

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Crews will begin restriping highways across the state September 17.

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I had just settled into bed last night when I heard an electronic chirping noise. I knew what it was, but the question was: what to do about it?

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Most parents know about the importance of car seats for infants and toddlers, but booster seats for older kids are often required by law, too — yet a new survey finds lots of carpooling moms and dads use them inconsistently at best.

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A new study found that kids could be safer riding in cars when grandma or grandpa is driving rather than mom or dad.

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Where did Washington end up? You might be surprised!

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Gov. Chris Gregoire today issued the following statement on ongoing radiological monitoring of milk, precipitation and drinking water.

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