Christmas Tree

Between the Christmas trees, holiday lights and other decorations, this season is rife with dangers that could lead to household fires.

The City of Yakima's Christmas Tree has found its way to downtown and now it just waits to be lit up in the annual lighting ceremony.

It is that time of the month again where you are wondering where to take the tree that has made your family so happy for a month and now it is in the way and messy!

It's one of the largest candle lit walks in the Northwest and it's planned for Yakima December 14th and 15th this Friday and Saturday night. It's the Yakima Area Arboretum's Luminaria 2012. You are invited to take a stroll along the candlelit mile long pathway while enjoying holiday music and the tallest lighted Christmas tree in Central Washington...

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...

Yakima’s Arboretum Luminary is one of the largest candle lit walks in the Northwest. Colleen Adams Schuppe, Co-executive Director of the arboretum, says the luminary is a family tradition for many in the Yakima Valley. Individuals are invited to take a stroll along the pathway while enjoying holiday music and the tallest lighted Christmas tree in Central Washington...

Sixty percent of people in the US are still participating in the tradition of buying a real tree versus the artificial one. Although the smell of pine is wonderful during the holiday season, looking for a place to dispose of it can be a bit of a hassel...