10/05/08 Around the Valley

Philip Ferolito
Yakima Herald-Republic

Look for I-82 slowdowns near Selah

SELAH -- Beginning Monday, traffic will be restricted to one lane along Interstate 82 near Selah while crews install traffic recorders.

Restriction will occur in each direction from 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and continue until Thursday, according to the state Department of Transportation.

Motorists are being asked to slow down through the construction area where traffic will be shifted to the left lane.

 

Fire destroys Yakima garage

YAKIMA -- Fire officials are investigating a fire that destroyed a double-car garage Saturday.

Crews responded to the blaze in the 1500 block of McKinley Avenue about 5 p.m. and found the garage fully involved, firefighters said.

The garage was destroyed and minor damage was done to the house it was attached to as well as two neighboring houses, firefighters said.

Damage is estimated at $20,000, and the fire's cause has yet to be determined.

 



Commentsicon2
Log in or Register to leave a comment.

Posting Guidelines - Updated Aug. 21 2009
Readers are encouraged to use these forums to discuss issues affecting the Yakima Valley. Debate the ideas presented in stories and other comments, but refrain from personal attacks and offensive remarks aimed at others; e.g., you may call an idea idiotic, but don't say the person is an idiot. The Herald-Republic reserves the right to remove any comment for any reason. Examples include material that is obscene, encourages illegal activity or stereotypes based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs and other factors. Continued violation of these guidelines can lead to suspension or revocation of your ability to post comments. If you believe a comment is inappropriate, you can bring it to our attention by clicking the "report violation" link by each comment. Guidelines revised Aug. 21, 2009.

Registered User?