
TRAFFIC TUESDAY - DISTRACTED DRIVING EMPHASIS PATROLS IN APRIL
According to studies, it takes an average of five seconds to read a text message. In that short time, a car traveling at city speeds can cover approximately 220 feet, the length of three-quarters of a football field. Distraction is not just limited to electronics. Eating, drinking, and personal grooming also take drivers’ attention away from the road and other road users.
#DriveSafe #watrafficsafetycommission
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CSO WEEKLY
Did you know our Community Service Officers are certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians? We care about our community's safety, so please stop by to receive education and hands-on assistance with the proper use of your child restraint system.
Additionally, Community Service Officers are also available for car seat checks by appointment Monday-Friday. Join us at our event in April or call 509-575-6197 for an appointment
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Children older than 4 can continue to use a car seat with a harness, if they haven't exceeded the limits.
HERE IS TOMORROW'S SPEECH FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS "Good morning, Commissioners. My name is William Chichenoff. I am here today to address a specific and troubling mathematical coincidence regarding Agreement 22-2026. This Board recently approved $404,700 in taxpayer money to cover a budget 'shortfall' for Comprehensive Healthcare. But before we label this a lack of resources, we need to look at the math of the front office. The Financial Disconnect While this county faces its own multi-million dollar deficit, we are subsidizing record-breaking executive raises. * The CEO Pay: Dr. Jodi Daly’s total compensation has climbed to approximately $788,801. * The 6-Year Hike: Over the last six years, her pay has increased by nearly $400,000 annually from where it started. * The Comparison: The 'shortfall' they asked you to cover is almost the exact same amount as the CEO’s salary increase. Why is Yakima County paying triple the industry standard for a non-profit CEO while our streets are in crisis? We aren't funding patient care; we are funding a private non-profit’s executive lifestyle. The Pay-for-Failure Model Since January, this Board has approved millions to private entities: $3 million to Catholic Charities, $1.1 million for jail services, and $425,000 for the SPRINT project. By the county’s own accounting, we are spending more on 'solutions' than ever before. But look at the results. The 2024 Coroner’s report and the 2025 Point-in-Time count tell the real story: suicide rates remain among the highest in the state, homelessness is up 20%, and fentanyl overdoses are accelerating. We are operating a 'Pay-for-Failure' model. The more we spend on private overhead, the worse the crisis becomes. The Solution: Accountability & Public Utility The private non-profit model is built on 'stabilization'—a 48-hour bed and a bottle of pills before pushing a person back into the environment that broke them. Fentanyl-induced psychosis is not a 48-hour problem; it is a long-term medical crisis. I am asking this Board to stop the checks and start the audits. We must move to a Public Utility Model. Our Mental Health Sales Tax and Opioid Settlement money should stay within the county to build and operate long-term, secure, public facilities. We need staff who are accountable to you, the elected officials, and to us, the taxpayers—not to a private board of directors. If a program cannot show a direct decrease in the death rate, its funding should be pulled. Let’s stop funding the overhead of addiction and start funding the recovery of Yakima. Thank you."
INFORMATION NEEDED
Today, March 28th, 2026, Zuriel Pollicino would have celebrated his 22nd birthday. Tragically, Mr. Pollicino’s life was cut short on July 24, 2025, following a homicide at the Taco Bell drive-thru located on S. 72nd Avenue in Yakima, WA.
The Yakima Police Department continues to investigate this case and is requesting the public’s assistance. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Detective Isaac Ayon at (509)576-6752. To remain anonymous, tips may be submitted via Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or through their website at Crime Stoppers Yakima County
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Didn't they have a camera at the Taco Bell?
Doesn’t Taco Bell have a camera for their drive thru???
Was the young man working there?
Never give up the investigation, his life here was cut too short at the hands of evil. May our Father in heaven give peace to my friend, and lead the investigation to the person who did this. I ask this Father in the name of your son Jesus Christ. Amen
Rest in peace.
I really hope someone comes forward with information, someone knows something and this is absolutely heartbreaking.
Still brings sadness to my heart everyday I drive by his memorial flowers. I think to myself if they have caught the person or persons who has done this to this harmless boy. I pray for justice for him and his family. Having 2 boys of my own im am very stern about them walking anywhere, they are not leaving my site due to all the hateful crime out there. 🙏😇
This one weighs on my heart such senseless violence and a family torn praying for justice
Praying someone is so guilt ridden knowing who did this and comes forward. It's the only way you'll get peace and bring peace to his family that's so heartbroken because of this senseless act, especially today on his birthday. Happy heavenly birthday Zuriel. Praying for justice for you.
Praying for justice we need it! I miss you everyday Zuriel.
Praying for justice!
Bring justice for zuriel rip
Happy heavenly birthday 🎉
I will double in cash 💰
Happy heavenly birthday buddy I hope that your family gets some closure soon. This was such a senseless crime for such a sweet boy that didn’t mean no harm to no one. Someone has to know something.
#justiceforzuriel
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Why don’t the check the cameras at the nearby stores and library and spa across the street
Praying for justice!
Praying for justice!
This one always gets me I have a little brother with autism. I can't imagine why anyone would hurt someone who was minding their business going for a walk.. my heart hurts for his family and this makes me so scared..
Someone out there knows about this may they come forward and make a life alternating decision that leads them to the path of obedience and righteousness.! Prayers to the family & condolences! I never heard of this before. My daughter use to work at that same Tacobell. So glad she found a better job.
Praying for justice for Zuriel...
TRAFFIC TUESDAY - DISTRACTED DRIVING EMPHASIS PATROLS IN APRIL
According to studies, it takes an average of five seconds to read a text message. In that short time, a car traveling at city speeds can cover approximately 220 feet, the length of three-quarters of a football field. Distraction is not just limited to electronics. Eating, drinking, and personal grooming also take drivers’ attention away from the road and other road users.
#DriveSafe #watrafficsafetycommission
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CSO WEEKLY
Did you know our Community Service Officers are certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians? We care about our community`s safety, so please stop by to receive education and hands-on assistance with the proper use of your child restraint system.
Additionally, Community Service Officers are also available for car seat checks by appointment Monday-Friday. Join us at our event in April or call 509-575-6197 for an appointment
...
INFORMATION NEEDED
Today, March 28th, 2026, Zuriel Pollicino would have celebrated his 22nd birthday. Tragically, Mr. Pollicino’s life was cut short on July 24, 2025, following a homicide at the Taco Bell drive-thru located on S. 72nd Avenue in Yakima, WA.
The Yakima Police Department continues to investigate this case and is requesting the public’s assistance. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Detective Isaac Ayon at (509)576-6752. To remain anonymous, tips may be submitted via Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or through their website at Crime Stoppers Yakima County
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Does that apply to the police too?
I’ve seen a person eating a bowl of cereal, two hands mind you!!
At least we are finally advocating against screen time in certain situations on a screen most people use.
Jared Parkison be stroking his shit while driving
Nothing about drinking and driving 🤣
What about smoking and vaping.
Thanks when I cross the street I will pay more attention.
Yep sit at almost any light in town and get high from a car around you toking and driving... try that with a beer and busted immediately
YPD has been doing a great job at busting scofflaw speeders in the McClure Elementary School speed zone on S. 24th Ave! Thank you very much! That motorcycle officer is very good at what he does :-)
Had a former student pulled over for drinking from a water bottle. Wondered about all the ones I’ve seen holding the cell phones, or looking into their laps at (hopefully) their cell phones. Why a bottle of water, but not a cell phone? Another was pulled over because he had a tiny tree air freshener hanging from his mirror. Yet I see large handicap placards and state park placards all over hanging from mirrors. (Laying them flat on your dash is safer.) Why were these two former students pulled over, but not the others?
HERE IS TOMORROW'S SPEECH FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS "Good morning, Commissioners. My name is William Chichenoff. I am here today to address a specific and troubling mathematical coincidence regarding Agreement 22-2026. This Board recently approved $404,700 in taxpayer money to cover a budget 'shortfall' for Comprehensive Healthcare. But before we label this a lack of resources, we need to look at the math of the front office. The Financial Disconnect While this county faces its own multi-million dollar deficit, we are subsidizing record-breaking executive raises. * The CEO Pay: Dr. Jodi Daly’s total compensation has climbed to approximately $788,801. * The 6-Year Hike: Over the last six years, her pay has increased by nearly $400,000 annually from where it started. * The Comparison: The 'shortfall' they asked you to cover is almost the exact same amount as the CEO’s salary increase. Why is Yakima County paying triple the industry standard for a non-profit CEO while our streets are in crisis? We aren't funding patient care; we are funding a private non-profit’s executive lifestyle. The Pay-for-Failure Model Since January, this Board has approved millions to private entities: $3 million to Catholic Charities, $1.1 million for jail services, and $425,000 for the SPRINT project. By the county’s own accounting, we are spending more on 'solutions' than ever before. But look at the results. The 2024 Coroner’s report and the 2025 Point-in-Time count tell the real story: suicide rates remain among the highest in the state, homelessness is up 20%, and fentanyl overdoses are accelerating. We are operating a 'Pay-for-Failure' model. The more we spend on private overhead, the worse the crisis becomes. The Solution: Accountability & Public Utility The private non-profit model is built on 'stabilization'—a 48-hour bed and a bottle of pills before pushing a person back into the environment that broke them. Fentanyl-induced psychosis is not a 48-hour problem; it is a long-term medical crisis. I am asking this Board to stop the checks and start the audits. We must move to a Public Utility Model. Our Mental Health Sales Tax and Opioid Settlement money should stay within the county to build and operate long-term, secure, public facilities. We need staff who are accountable to you, the elected officials, and to us, the taxpayers—not to a private board of directors. If a program cannot show a direct decrease in the death rate, its funding should be pulled. Let’s stop funding the overhead of addiction and start funding the recovery of Yakima. Thank you."
Smoking meth it’s Yakima after all
What about having a dog in people's lap while driving.. that should be illegal..
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