Deputies: 60 roosters ‘physically altered,’ held captive in Granger cockfighting ring
GRANGER, Wash. — A routine check on a possible code violation took a turn Tuesday when a Yakima County code enforcement officer stumbled upon a…
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Toddler reacts to meeting his ‘scary idol’ on Valentine’s Day
YAKIMA VALLEY, Wash. — Four-year-old Reese Cree is a little bit adventurous; he loves basketball, dancing and playing with his siblings. “He’s into all kinds of…
'Scary' cute couple brings a little Halloween to their Valentine's Day gifts
YAKIMA VALLEY, Wash. — For more than a decade, Kayla Taylor and Bobby Mendoza have been the closest of friends; sharing history, potato chips…
Former Wapato mayor facing FBI investigation over alleged public corruption, deputies say
WAPATO, Wash. — Over the years, former Wapato Mayor Juan Orozco has faced dozens of allegations claiming he mishandled city funds, abused his power…
'Scarytines' bring frighteningly fun twist to Valentine's Day in the Yakima Valley
YAKIMA VALLEY, Wash. — While many people will send loved ones flowers, gifts or even singing telegrams this Valentine's Day, some Yakima Valley residents…
One death, 35 confirmed cases in hepatitis A outbreak in Yakima County
YAKIMA, Wash. —The Yakima Health District reported Wednesday that Yakima County has now seen its first death in connection with a hepatitis A outbreak that began last fall. Since the outbreak began, health officials said they've seen 35 confirmed cases…
Wine and Art Saves Hearts: join the fight against Heart Disease at Frichette Winery
BENTON CITY, Wash. -- To bring awareness for heart disease, Frichette Winery is hosting their 7th Annual Wine and Art Saves Hearts event on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 5:30 p.m. Grab…
No cases of coronavirus in Yakima County despite 'false reports', health officials say
The Yakima Health District is warning residents not to believe claims on social media that coronavirus has spread to Yakima County. "There are false reports circulating on social media regarding cases of Novel Coronavirus ... in Yakima County," the health…
Police: Suspect carjacked Toppenish man at gunpoint, stole his Mercedes
TOPPENISH, Wash. — A 30-year-old man was arrested after police say he carjacked a man at gunpoint last month. Javier Diaz, 30, was booked into the Yakima County jail Tuesday on suspicion of first-degree robbery, unlawful possession of a firearm…
Police: Suspect harassed victim leading up to Toppenish double shooting
TOPPENISH, Wash. — A 26-year-old-man was arrested Monday night after police say he shot two men following a confrontation near West First Avenue and Shearer Lane in Toppenish. Witnesses told police Christian Stanley Gonzalez confronted a man about “causing problems…
Sunnyside police will issue tickets to drivers caught leaving cars to warm up unattended
SUNNYSIDE, Wash. -- The Sunnyside Police Department says it will begin issuing tickets to drivers who leave their cars to warm up…
Nurses' union outraged at Astria Regional closure, holding emergency meeting
YAKIMA, Wash. — With less than a week's notice, the state nurses' union says more than a hundred nurses in Yakima are without a job and a community has begun to lose much-needed health services — including the only open…
Foul play not suspected in death of missing Yakama woman
GOLDENDALE, Wash. — Authorities say a missing Yakama woman found dead in Klickitat County died of blunt force injuries from a fall. While a manner of death is still pending, investigators do not suspect foul play was involved, according to…
'Smells like natives': Volunteer Wapato basketball coach resigns over controversial comments, posts apology video
WAPATO, Wash. — A volunteer basketball coach at Wapato High School has stepped down following controversy over a video he posted saying that the city, “smells like natives lightin’ one up.” “I should’ve never posted the video, but more importantly,…
Flu activity in Washington state 'increasing and elevated,' Dept. of Health says
The Washington State Department of Health is continuing to monitor the increasing flu activity in the state. According to an influenza update, 11 people have died from the flu during the 2019-2020 season with the most common type being Influenza…
New Year's Eve events around the region
Here's a look at New Year's Eve events happening around our region. First Night Tri-Cities Celebrate New Year's Eve with the kids at Gesa Carousel of Dreams. Knockerball Tri-Cities will be there along with a magician, hypnotist, BigTop the clown…
'We demand more': Looking back at Yakama women missing, murdered in 2019
Many are gathered with their families this Christmas Eve, hanging stockings on a mantle or watching the smoldering embers of a hearty fire.
Mama's Diner gives away a room full of gifts during Christmas Bash
Mama's Diner hosted their Second Annual Christmas Bash Thursday, offering a free turkey dinner and gifts for the kids.
Lyft donates free rides to help Yakima residents access healthcare
Lyft is helping Yakima residents better access healthcare by donating a free ride for every ride taken between now and the end of the year.
A windy start to the weekend as winter weather hits the northwest
Eastern Washington experienced fall-like conditions on Friday with temperatures rising above 60 degrees, but it was a very different story on the Pacific coast.
WSP: Driver runs red light, causes collision involving 7 children south of Union Gap
Authorities say four people were injured Saturday afternoon — including two children — when a pickup truck ran a red light on State Route 97 and crashed into another pickup truck about two miles south of Union Gap.
WSP: Wapato woman injured in crash after driver fails to yield the right-of-way
Authorities say a 20-year-old woman was injured Friday night when another driver failed to yield and struck her vehicle about a mile north of Wapato.
Hunters find skeletal remains in brush area between Wapato and Toppenish
Authorities say hunters found unidentified skeletal remains Sunday in a brush area near the intersection of Track Road and Winaway Road, about halfway between Wapato and Toppenish.
Firefighters battle blaze at home south of Toppenish
Firefighters battled a blaze Saturday night at a home south of Toppenish.
