Last service will be held at Vineyard Church building in downtown Yakima | Faith
During the closing service at the downtown Yakima Vineyard Church building, congregants repeatedly pointed out that a church is more than just a building. “A church is not a building, it’s the people in it,” said Chris Thompson, a member…
Retreat fire: Crews work on guardrails on US 12, respond to new fire on SR 410 | Local
The Retreat Fire east of Rimrock Lake was 70% contained Wednesday. Some firefighters responded to a new fire that broke out Monday on State Route 410. The Retreat Fire began on July 23 and is raging along the US 12…
Nancy Leahy is honored with this year’s Ted Robertson Community Service Award | Local
Nancy Leahy, development director of the Grand Columba Council Boy Scouts of America, will be the 2024 recipient of the Ted Robertson Community Service Award, the Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday. Over the years, Leahy has volunteered her…
Friday Update: Retreat Fire 63% contained; Williams Mine Fire near Trout Lake expands | Local
The Retreat Fire, burning east of Rimrock Lake, is 63% contained. The fire was 44,588 acres in size as of Friday morning and 549 firefighters were responding, according to Inciweb, a government wildfire database. On Friday, the wind will become…
