Yakima Valley Fires Loom: Burn Ban Starts June 1!
The Yakima County Board of Commissioners has approved a new ordinance establishing a mandatory outdoor burn ban.
Weather
Wildfire Risks Rise in Yakima Valley Amid Dry Summer Conditions
Checking the Washington Department of Natural Resources Burn Portal is recommended before lighting any outdoor fire.
Mt. St. Helens 46th Anniversary, Sharing World-Famous KOMO Reporter’s Video
Dave Crockett, a KOMO TV Reporter, turned on his video camera and took us through a trip into Dante's Inferno, caught in the night-black cloud of ash
Using Folklore To Predict The Summer Weather
How hot do you think it’s going to get in Yakima this year? Do you think we’ll break the record high of 113 degrees?
Yakima Basin Reservoirs Sit Above Average Levels
On Thursday, May 7th, the Bureau of Reclamation shared its forecast for the Yakima basin and the water supply for irrigation needs and demands...
Some Of Your Favorite Campgrounds Might Be Closed in WA Due to Budget Cuts
The Department of Natural Resources, or DNR, says at least four will be closed this season, and others will have their seasons shortened.
What? Most of Washington ‘Pollution Tax’ (CCA) Money NOT Used to Help Environment?
First 'created' by former Governor Jay Inslee, the Climate Commitment Act has turned into the expected money grab, with funds going everywhere except for legitimate causes.
The First Day of the Downtown Farmers Market Starts in May
Going to the downtown farmers market in Yakima is special. You'll usually see some friendly and familiar faces there--even in a town of 96,000+ people!
The One Tool Missing from Most WA State Earthquake Prep Kits
Washington earthquake experts say we need to be prepared for the next big one starting NOW--but you're probably missing this one critical tool in your prep kit!
Rain Expected This Weekend in Yakima
Spring has been kind to the Yakima Valley, but hold on tight — a little rain is on the horizon this weekend.