Media, law enforcement bowl turkeys for turkeys
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Some Thanksgiving birds came out of the freezer a few days early on Friday but instead of heading into the oven, they were sliding on the Grocery Outlet floor.
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Officer slain in Las Vegas grew up in Yakima
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An off-duty Las Vegas police officer killed in a shootout with intruders in his own garage grew up in Yakima.
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Sunnyside family files suit against local doctors
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A Sunnyside family is suing local doctors, claiming they did not take the necessary steps in saving 56-year-old Margie Stonemetz, ultimately leading to her death.
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Dr. Flemming departs as President of PNWU
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Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences has announced that Dr. Stan Flemming is leaving the University.
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Salvation Army kicks off Kettle Drive
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We're a little more than five weeks from Christmas, but that's not stopping the Salvation Army from getting into the holiday spirit and coaxing others to join them.
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YSO investigating early morning shooting that killed one man near Wapato
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YAKIMA, Wash. -- A Wapato man is found shot and killed in his car early this morning. Deputies have no suspects. It happened on a gravel road outside of Wapato around 1:30 a.m.
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Holiday travel and extra expenses keep shuttle companies busy
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YAKIMA, Wash.- It's that time of year when people start spending extra money and traveling for the holidays. For the Bellair Airporter Shuttle company in Yakima, high ridership is normal this year.
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Toys for Tots collection in full swing
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While the Kettle Drive is just warming up, Toys for Tots is in full swing.
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November is American Diabetes Month
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November is American Diabetes Month and local health providers want to remind the public of resources available to patients of the disease.
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YSO investigating homicide near Wapato
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Yakima County Sheriff's Deputies are investigating a homicide this morning.
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US 12 closed overnight for blasting
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WSDOT will close US 12 tonight, Nov. 19, from 7 p.m. until 6 a.m. tomorrow. They will be blasting a rock outcropping adjacent to the highway.
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Don't believe everything you hear about the flu
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We've heard some interesting rumors about the H1N1 virus and the seasonal flu, but don't believe everything you hear.
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Ahtanum Road & Valley Mall Boulevard now connected
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After more than a year of work, Valley Mall Boulevard and Ahtanum Road are now connected.
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Yakima's Grocery Outlet sees double digit increases in sales
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YAKIMA, Wash.- The economy is putting pressure on many businesses, but for Yakima's Grocery Outlet, that's not the case.
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Energy council approves Desert Claim Wind Farm project
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YAKIMA, Wash. -- The Desert Claim Wind farm project Northwest of Ellensburg is one step closer to being built.
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City council makes a move towards an anti-gang initiative
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YAKIMA, Wash. -- After months, even years of talking about Yakima's gang problem city council makes a move. Tuesday night city council members approved a motion allowing city staff to start work on an official anti-gang initiative.
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Health outreach program for Spanish-speakers gets $50,000 grant
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The county's only health outreach program designed for the Spanish-speaking population gets a big boost.
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"Green is Universal" efforts in the Yakima Valley
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It's Green Week on NBC with environmentally themed programming on the network each day as efforts to “go green” are happening locally as well.
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Winter auto theft prevention efforts beginning
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The Sunnyside Police Department says calls for auto theft from January 1- November 1 this year have decreased 49% compared to the same time in 2008.
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North Cascades Highway closes for winter
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The Washington state Department of Transportation says the North Cascades Highway is closed for the winter.
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Yakima man honored for saving a life by performing CPR
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YAKIMA, Wash. -- At Tuesday night's Yakima City Council meeting a man was honored by the Yakima Fire Department for his quick actions that helped save a life.
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Yakima City Council holds public hearing for 2010 proposed budget
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YAKIMA, Wash. -- Yakima City council members took comment on the proposed 2010 City of Yakima budget Tuesday night and with budget shortfalls plenty of people showed-up to voice concerns.
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The Naches River is relocated for revention and erosion
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NILE VALLEY, Wash.- With warning for high river levels, crews are making the detour for State Route 410 flood and weather-proof. The entire area near the landslide is under construction.
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Yakima doctor speaks out against new breast cancer study
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YAKIMA, Wash. -- A new study about detecting breast cancer is causing a backlash in the medical community.
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Opening weekend good for White Pass Ski Resort
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A couple thousand people hit the slopes for opening weekend, according to a spokesperson for White Pass Ski Resort.
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Driver in Saturday's fatal accident in court
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The driver in the fatal accident where a Harrah man died, made her first court appearance Monday.
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Public's first chance to speak out about 2010 budget Tuesday
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The public will get its first chance to speak directly to city council members about the proposed 2010 budget Tuesday night at a public hearing after the regularly scheduled business meeting.
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Yakima water treatment plant recognized for excellence
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The City of Yakima’s drinking water treatment plant is awarded as part of the DOH Treatment Optimization Program.
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Make sure your car has an emergency kit
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With freezing temperatures here to stay, Washington State Patrol troopers want to make sure you're ready for an emergency on the highways.
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Gun show sparks protest
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State Fair Park hosted a gun show for the third time this year, but this weekend's show got a lot more attention.
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Zillah Sports web site offering airtime for donations to food bank
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Local web site www.zillahsports.com airs Leopards football, volleyball and basketball games, but with a $25 donation, they might just air a video of you this holiday season!
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Man arrested for breaking into old West Valley High School
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Yakima sheriff's deputies arrest a 39-year-old man breaking into the old
West Valley High School.
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Gunman robs West Valley convenience store
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Yakima police are looking for a man who robbed a convenience store at gunpoint.
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Toppenish man dies from injuries in car accident
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A 65-year-old Toppenish man has died from his injuries a day after he's in a car accident west of Wapato.
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WSP blames alcohol for fatal car crash in Harrah
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Four fatal accidents on the roadways of the Lower Valley in the past eight days. This time, a fatal accident at the intersection of Evans and Harrah Roads in Harrah takes the life of a 75-year-old man.
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Toppenish PD investigating drive-by shooting
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Toppenish police are investigating an early morning drive-by shooting on the 100 of South H Street.
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Tea Party tackles immigration issues
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About 75 people gathered in Yakima today to talk about illegal immigration and it's effects on our country.
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Two City Council races going down to the wire
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Two Yakima County election races are still undecided more than a week after the deadline to turn in ballots passed.
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Davis Recycle-A-Thon
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A senior class project works to make our town a greener and cleaner place.
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Planned Parenthood of Central Washington makes cost cutting restructure
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YAKIMA, Wash. -- One of the largest providers of reproductive health services is making some cost saving changes. Planned Parenthood of Central Washington is restructuring to include Spokane and Northern Idaho.
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Ski retailers benefit from early snow in the Northwest
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Snow has arrived early this year and it’s making for an early Christmas present for those who work in the ski supplies business, local retailers say have been busy and expect to stay that way for several weeks.
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Sen. Murray meets with Latino leaders
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Senator Patty Murray meets with members of the Latino community to get their input on government reform.
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White Pass Ski Resort opening over a month earlier than last year
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WHITE PASS, Wash. -- You may have noticed the hills are turning white, which means White Pass Ski Resort is gearing up to open earlier than usual.
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