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A Season for Sharing in Fire Safety

By Lance Tormey December 5, 2012

 

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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Brian’s Blog: Are You Prepared for a Disaster?

By Brian Teegarden October 30, 2012

 

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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A New System Tells How Medications Affects Your Driving

By Lance Tormey September 13, 2012

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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Brighter, Tougher Lane Stripes Coming to a Highway Near You

By Brian Teegarden September 7, 2012

Crews will begin restriping highways across the state September 17.

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When Your Smoke Detector Chirps: What To Do

By Brian Teegarden April 2, 2012

 

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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Carpooling Parents Don’t Use Booster Seats Enough

By Shauna Wright January 31, 2012 | TSMInteractive.com

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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Precious Cargo Makes Rolling with Gramps a Safer Ride

By Dave Ettl July 19, 2011

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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STUDY: MAINE MOST PEACEFUL STATE

By Brian Teegarden April 7, 2011

 

Where did Washington end up? You might be surprised!

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Governor Issues Statement on Japanese Radiation Monitoring

By Brian Teegarden March 30, 2011

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

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EPIC Children Learn to be Safe

By Brian Teegarden March 23, 2011

 

Over 275 children at EPIC’s Jefferson Early Learning Center, 902 E. Viola, will have many visitors on Thursday March 24, 2011 teaching them how to be safe at home, at school and when they are outdoors.

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