New York City … a Trip I'll Never Forget
In April of 2017 I had the opportunity to travel to New York City where I went to the top of One World Trade, and I toured the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. Continue reading…
View Article911’s Working Again
SEATTLE (AP) — Emergency 911 phone service has been restored in Washington after a six-hour statewide outage. Continue reading…
View ArticlePhotos From the 9/11 Memorial Ceremonies in NYC
Thursday morning, a memorial ceremony to honor those killed in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, was held in Lower Manhattan. Continue reading…
View ArticleWhen is it Appropriate to Call 911 on the Fourth of July?
It's our Independence Day! The Fourth of July usually means fireworks, grilling and having fun in the hot, hot sun. Unfortunately, when you put all those things together, accidents can happen and you...
View Article9/11 Survivor, Author Will Share His Story at Eisenhower High School...
Earl C. Johnson knows firsthand what first responders are made of. As a 9/11 survivor, he saw heroic sacrifices by emergency workers during the September 2001 terror attacks in New York City that...
View ArticleBest September 11-Inspired Country Song?
Country fans will never forget the 9/11 terrorist attacks. In the weeks and months following the hijacking of four American passenger jets, artists like Alan Jackson, Darryl Worley and Toby Keith...
View ArticleMy Memories of 9/11
On September 11th, 2001 my wife and I had just woken up to start getting ready for work right around 6am. The first plane had already crashed into the north tower of the World Trade Center when my...
View ArticleText 9-1-1 Now Available in Yakima County
Citizens of Yakima County, as well as visitors, can now send a text message to alert 911 emergency service. Continue reading…
View ArticleESPN 9/11 Special Explores How Sports Helped Heal Nation
Comeback Season Includes Perspective from Athletes, Coaches, Fans, Families Affected by 9/11 Continue reading…
View ArticleHeroes of 9/11 We Will Never Forget The Sacrifices You Have Made
Thank you to the passengers of United Flight 93. To Tom for calling his wife and sharing what happened. For being brave enough, selfless enough to realize the only way to save more was to take back the...
View Article911 Outages Across Yakima County
If you've attempted to contact 911 and received a busy signal you are not alone Continue reading…
View ArticleThree-Digit Number for Suicide Prevention Coming Soon
With in the next 18 months, if you need help or are on the edge, you'll be able to dial 9-8-8. Continue reading…
View ArticleIntruder Calls 911 Before Homeowner Does [AUDIO]
This guy is really stupid! A Portland, Oregon woman came home Monday night to find an intruder in her house. So she did the logical thing and called 911....
View ArticleBin Laden Gone And So Is The Beard!!
Gary Weddle a middle school teacher in Ephrata vowed after the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, that he would not shave his beard until Osama bin Laden was caught. Continue reading…
View ArticleCan You Spell That For us Sir…? A 911 Call Gone Bad [VIDEO]
A few months ago a friend of mine showed me the importance of spelling when talking to a 991 calltaker. Learn your neighborhood streets so you don't end up like this guy! Continue reading…
View ArticleList of Victims of the September 11 Terrorist Attacks
The September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks claimed the lives of 2,977 victims. The name of each victim is listed below. Continue reading…
View ArticleVictims of 9/11 Attacks Remembered at 10-Year Anniversary Ceremony [PICTURES]
The victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks were remembered at a ceremony marking the 10-year anniversary of the tragic events on Sunday. Continue reading…
View ArticleTouching Animated Shorts From 9/11 Initiative Honor Lives Lost [VIDEOS]
Working with the National September 11 Memorial and Museum, the oral history project StoryCorps is on a mission to record at least one story honoring each of the victims of the attacks on the World...
View ArticleWoman Breaks Hip in Hospital Lobby, Told to Call 911
If you’re going to fall and hurt yourself, you might think a hospital lobby is a pretty lucky place to do it. After all, the building does house doctors and nurses who can tend to...
View ArticleA Note from the World Trade Center 10 Years Later
Ten years after 9/11 a woman got a note from her husband who was inside the World Trade Center. Randy Scott was trapped in the World Trade Center on 9/11. He wrote a note and threw it out the window....
View Article5 Thins Everyone Should Have in their Car in case of Emergency
It's best to be prepared for anything that the world can throw at you, these five things to keep in your car could save a life including yours. Continue reading…
View ArticleAn Open Letter to Those That Want to Just Pray About It
Stay blessed, not stressed and be the best and do the best you can each and everyday. Continue reading…
View ArticleCircle K Murders in Yakima: Listen to the 9-1-1 Call
Yakima Police Chief Matt Murray says we may never know the motive behind these shocking and tragic killings of three innocent people in Yakima. Continue reading…
View ArticleOver 1200 Accidental Dials/Hang-Ups to 9-1-1 in Yakima! Be Careful!
Suncomm 911 Communications in Yakima, Washington, have logged over 1,200 hang-ups & accidental calls just the last week of April! What is happening? Continue reading…
View ArticleYakima Man Threatens To Shoot Up Yakima Valley College Monday
Police were called Monday to the 1300 block of south 12th Avenue after a woman called 911. Continue reading…
View ArticleNo Apology From Mayor For Calling 911 on Signature Gatherers
Instead of apologizing the mayor, which has made national headlines with her action says it's within her "purview" to call 011 when she has a question. Continue reading…
View Article11 Tips To Deal with Yakima Petitioners (So You Don’t Call 911)
Petitioners are out getting signatures... but who has time for that!?!?! Here's some tips to get you on with your day! Continue reading…
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