Kaitlyn Smock

1 week ago | nbcrightnow.com | Kaitlyn Smock

YAKIMA, Wash. – Yakima's proposed Transportation Improvement Plan includes a controversial proposal to redo Sixth Avenue from Walnut Street to River Road. This construction would necessitate the removal of tracks for Yakima's historic inter-urban trolley system. During Tuesday's Yakima City Council meeting, Acting City Engineer Bill Preston explained the necessity of removing the trolley tracks.

1 week ago | nbcrightnow.com | Kaitlyn Smock

PASCO, Wash. – The Pasco City Council discussed a pressing issue on whether to remove fluoride from the city's drinking water. City Manager Dave Zabell presented the topic, highlighting the historical debate surrounding fluoride in water. Zabell stated, "You know, 60 years ago, the debate was about whether or not to add fluoride to drinking water in the U.S. The next few decades, public agencies, the predominant debate was centered around why, why I wouldn't add fluoride to water.

1 week ago | nbcrightnow.com | Kaitlyn Smock

Monday kicks off a more active weather pattern through the week with an upper-level trough lifting though the area leaving breezy to gusty winds through the area. Hot spots for wind will be Kittitas County and the Yakima Valley. Winds will back off a bit on Tuesday, but will otherwise remain elevated through the Cascade Gaps thanks to this persistent weather pattern, leaving us with amplified winds aloft. Wednesday through Friday, not much will change.

2 weeks ago | nbcrightnow.com | Kaitlyn Smock

HERMISTON, Ore. – The University of Wyoming is partnering with organizations, including the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, to explore a novel method for storing carbon dioxide (CO2) from power plants and industrial businesses.

2 weeks ago | nbcrightnow.com | Kaitlyn Smock

Red Flag Warning for Columbia Basin, Kittitas and Yakima Valley. 2 PM Monday to 8 PM Tuesday... West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Humidity as low as 12 percentAny fires that do develop can get out of hand very quickly.  Heat Advisory for the Columbia Basin, Kittitas & Yakima Valley, and the Columbia River Gorge from 11 AM to 9 PM Tuesday...