Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of July.
Good morning, Yakima.
🚧 Accidents
A wildfire destroyed 16 homes in White Swan on Sunday (damage assessments continue) as local emergency crews work to secure the area.
💼 Business
Costco shoppers in Washington may receive up to $500 from a $14 million settlement over misleading email subject lines.
Eligible customers who received an email between June 2, 2021 and July 7 can file a claim by Aug. 24 — a court hearing is set for Oct. 2.
🌲 Environment
Yakima County’s first solar facility near Moxee now sends power to Grant County Public Utilities District through 2029, with plans to add battery storage and more solar projects; 500 sheep grazed the site to clear vegetation for fire safety during a recent tour.
🏛️ Government
White Swan evacuations were downgraded to Level 2 after a 500-acre fire burned in the area; however, a new fire led county officials to issue a Level 3 order requiring residents to seek shelter at Harrah Elementary School — officials noted it is separate from the Signal Peak fire.
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