Bike Shops Say Demand Has Left Them Peddling for Inventory
Lance Reese is the owner of Yakima s Bearded Monkey Cycling shop but there s not a lot of bikes for sale in his bike shop Today. Reese says the COVID-19 pandemic placed an unprecedented demand on bike shops not only in Yakima but around the country. Owners of bicycle stores throughout the state say they re concerned about a shortage that s left racks without bikes at many stores.
Reese says he sold a years worth of bikes in the first month of the pandemic and right now he doesn t expect to see inventory to return to normal levels in his store until 2023. Reese says the reason for the demand is all about the pandemic. When the pandemic started last year he says he couldn t keep bikes in the rack and they re still tough to come by with many on back order. Reese says it s not just the bikes but also bike parts that are in demand and tough to find. Simple things like bike seats and parts for older bikes are a rarity because o
Woman Found Dead After Mobile Home Fire
The Yakima Fire Department is investigating a fatal fire reported at 1609 Fruitvale Blvd. Firefighters were called to the scene at about midnight Wednesday. When they arrived they found a mobile home on fire. After dousing the flames they found a 57-year-old woman dead in the home. An investigation is underway but authorities say they believe it was an accidental fire and no foul play was involved. The woman s name has not been released. An investigation is underway.
Accidental fires are common in the United States according to the United States Fire Administration. Cooking is the leading cause of house fires in the nation with many people simply forgetting they have a pot on the stove when they walk away from the kitchen.
Others Closing But Yakima Vaccine Site Stays Open
COVID-19 vaccinations are available throughout eastern and central Washington but not everyone is rushing to the sites. The vaccine site in Benton County will be closing this week because of a lack of people showing up for vaccinations. The Yakima County site at State Fair Park will remain open but the hours of operation are changing on Thursday, May 27.
Yakima’s CVC New Operating Hours as of Thursday, May 27:
Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Closed Saturday:
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. –6:00 p.m.
Yakima Health District officials say the change will impact those looking for a vaccine on Memorial Day when the site will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
No Masks Needed For Fully Vaccinated in Yakima County
If you are fully vaccinated you don t need to wear a mask in Yakima County in most settings. That s the latest news from officials at the Yakima Health District. Yakima Interim Health Officer Dr. Larry Jecha has lifted or rescinded the local masking order in order to ensure consistency between local and state guidance.
On May 13 Governor Jay Inslee announced the state of Washington would adopt the masking guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. On that same day a press release from the district says the Yakima Health District announced it would continue to follow state and federal guidance. But local health officials say there s still a lot of confusion about mask wearing in Yakima County. As a way to be more consistent Interim Health Officer Dr. Larry Jecha lifted the local masking order. Yakima County will now follow state guidance which says people who are fully vaccinated do not need to wear ma