Yakima police say they have made progress on public safety so far this year, reporting dozens of firearms taken off the streets and more than 160 arrests in recent months. The Yakima Police Department’s first-quarter public safety update also highlighted ongoing efforts to target drug activity and enhance community safety.

“We have YPD Police explorers. We’ve got the public safety update. We have a financial report and we go through various chapters of the municipal code,” City Manager Vicki Baker said. On the fire side, crews responded to more than 2,400 calls this year, including multiple major fires. Those included a deadly house fire in January and a restaurant fire that destroyed a building on North First Street.

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Raleigh's new Fire Station 3, opening April 27, features modern facilities and honors the Victor Company with public art.

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The La Conner Town Council approved purchasing a used ambulance to replace a broken one that is unrepairable.

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Newbury residents will vote on key items at the May 5 Town Meeting, including funding for public safety repairs and ambulance equipment.

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Equinix, a $6 billion data center in Minooka, is addressing community concerns by donating land for a new fire station.

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