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A 68-year-old Yakima woman caused what turned out to be a fatal crash last Monday when she attempted a U-turn in the middle of the street, according to the Yakima Herald. The Yakima resident tried to make a U-turn in her 2003 Ford Escape in the middle of Highway 97…

Have you ever entered a business or building and seen a sign in large letters announcing some type of danger, such as “uneven flooring” or “wet floor” and wondered why the owner felt the need to put up such a big, ugly sign? The answer is that he or she…

The official start of summer in the Yakima area brings families out to enjoy the numerous water-related activities available in the area. Children who are out of school for the summer race to the nearest swimming pool, lake, or beach to dive into the water and get away from the…

News about yet another traffic accident is certainly nothing new. However, when the accident in question involves a cattle round-up and a collision with a law enforcement vehicle, the story becomes interesting, to say the least. Such was the scene on Interstate 82 near Prosser recently when a tractor-trailer hauling…

Most people have heard the term “whiplash” before, but few really understand what it is and what it means to suffer from whiplash. Unfortunately, the term whiplash has gotten a bad name over the years, in part because of the way it has been portrayed in the media. Whiplash has…

In a typical car accident scenario, the parties to the collision exchange names, contact information and insurance carrier information. The drivers then go home and contact their insurance company and give them the details of the accident. The insurance company will then review the information and may attempt to make…

Washington State law enforcement officers were out in force over the last weekend for their annual “Operation Dry Water” campaign aimed at catching people who are boating under the influence. The purpose of the campaign is not just to arrest people who are found to be violating Washington State’s boating…

The State of Washington, and the Yakima area in particular, has some of the most beautiful scenery in the country. Although the weather may not be conducive to riding a motorcycle year around, there are plenty of days during the year that provide perfect weather for riding. Experienced bikers know…

Although Yakima is hardly the congested metropolis that New York City or Los Angeles is, it does have its share of traffic — much of it in the form of commercial vehicles. Despite advances in just about every conceivable area of our daily lives, we still have not come up…

As the weather becomes more pleasant, people start to make the choice to walk instead of drive whenever possible. Not only is walking excellent for your health, but it can be a soothing way to start or end the day. Unfortunately, not all drivers are as aware of pedestrians as…