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Two Million Dollar Bail for Man Arrested in Yakima Canyon Double Murder

Lance Tormey — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 15:29:49 +0000

Bail has been set at $2 million dollars for a man arrested in the murder of two people found in the backseat and trunk of a car in Kittitas County on Dec. 21st of last year. Capt. Rod Light says officers arrested 41-year-old Troy Whalen at a Yakima home Wednesday on two counts of murder in connection with the deaths of Ryan Pederson and Michael Eby.

Taylor Bridge Fire Charity Drop Off Sites

Kelly West — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 23:37:21 +0000

While the fire continues to rage, those in need are seeking your assistance. What a tragedy this fire is and what enormous damage it has done in such a short period of time. Your help is needed. Cash or checks can be to be made out to the American Red Cross. Other items needed include: [...]

Washington Governor Gregoire's Statement On the Taylor Bridge Fire Near Cle Elum

Todd Lyons — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 18:14:43 +0000

Washington state Governor Christine Gregoire released the following statement regarding the Taylor Bridge Fire:

“All Washingtonians stand with those who have lost their homes and property in the Taylor Bridge Fire. The destruction overnight is a stark reminder of how quickly and unexpectedly wildfire can mov

UPDATE: Taylor Bridge Fire In Kittitas County

Todd Lyons — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 18:00:13 +0000

The “Taylor Bridge Fire,” as it is being called after welder’s sparks are the suspected cause on the afforementioned structure near Cle Elum, has now engulfed 28,000 acres – more than 41 square miles. To give you some scope of the size, that is approximately twice as big a the city limits of Yakima times [...]