Firefighters battle blaze at home south of Toppenish
Firefighters battled a blaze Saturday night at a home south of Toppenish.
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Fire at shed, camper in Prosser likely caused by space heater, homeowner says
Authorities say a fire engulfed a camper and unattached shed Sunday morning in Prosser.
Student efforts lead Gov. Inslee to declare Family and Consumer Science Day in state
Students in Washington state wanted the importance of their major acknowledged and Gov. Inslee helped make that happen.
Families of missing, murdered indigenous people find strength in community
While the holiday season is tough for anyone who's lost a loved one, activists say it's especially trying for indigenous families whose loved ones remain missing or whose killers have never been brought to justice.
Santa Claus spending time at Northern Pacific Railway Museum in Toppenish
Every year, Toy Train Christmas comes to the Northern Pacific Railway Museum in Toppenish, where families can hop on the train to the North Pole, meet Santa and Mrs. Claus and learn more about trains.
"We just want her to be alive": Family desperate for answers after Yakama woman disappears
Rachel Norris is many things: a mother, a friend, a niece, a coworker, a Yakama woman. Her loved ones describe her as outspoken, bold and independent, with dimples and an infectious smile.
Wapato's new mayor sworn in, looking to address city finances
After months of tumultuous changes and tribulations, the City of Wapato is hoping that a change in power will result in a new beginning for the city.
Auto shops advising drivers to change out tires before first snow
As the holiday season approaches and the weather grows colder, many are anticipating the first snow of winter.
Need health insurance? Yakima organization helps with open enrollment applications
Less than a month remains in the open enrollment period to apply to receive healthcare through Washington Healthplanfinder and a local organization is working to make sure people don't miss out.
Suspect arrested six years after police say he watched a woman get beaten, robbed and shot at
A 33-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a 2013 attempted murder near Wapato.
Bail set at $1 million for Toppenish man accused of killing father
UPDATE: A judge set bail at $1 million for Anthony Darius Ashlock on Monday afternoon at his preliminary appearance in Yakima County Superior Court.
Man killed in Toppenish, allegedly shot by family member
Authorities are investigating an early- morning fatal shooting in Toppenish.
New community-focused coffeehouse opens in Wapato
A new community-focused coffee shop opened Saturday in Wapato.
Yakima County candidates head-to-head in Tuesday's election
Here's a list of the preliminary results for mayor and city council races in Yakima County:
Preliminary election results set up Workman to take over Wapato
While votes are still coming in for the primary election, results from Tuesday night indicate Wapato City Council member Keith Workman will be serving the city as Mayor in the next term.
Local Proposition Results: All passing except the Toppenish School District proposition
Bonds and levys were another big part of the ballot for voters in both Washington and Oregon.All propositions are currently passing except one, concerning the Toppenish School District. The results below were pulled from the 8 p.m. update.BENTON CO. Benton…
Police: Snapchat death threat leads to 13-year-old boy's arrest
A 13-year-old Sunnyside boy accused of posting a death threat on social media against another boy on Halloween has been arrested on suspicion of felony harassment.
Battling cancer, judge returns to court for the first time since diagnosis
Someone once told Michael McCarthy he had two choices after being a prosecutor for as long as he had: become a judge or write crime novels.
Second suspect arrested in drive-by shooting of Toppenish rapper
A second suspect has been arrested in a connection with a Sunday night drive-by shooting near McDonald's in Toppenish.
Police: Teen girl charged with assault for innapropriately touching boys at Sunnyside High School
A 15-year-old girl has been arrested after police say she inappropriately touched three teenage boys at Sunnyside High School without their consent.
Sunnyside High School shooting threat suspect won't face charges
A 15-year-old boy suspected of threatening to "shoot up" Sunnyside High School earlier this month will not face criminal charges.
Yakima County hit with five shootings in less than a week, no arrests
A series of unconnected violent incidents Sunday brought the total number of shootings in Yakima County to five in less than a week — with six people wounded, one dead and no arrests.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by car in Umatilla County
A 30-year-old man died after being struck by a car Saturday while walking on a highway near Stanfield in Umatilla County.
Second suspect captured in 2010 shooting attack at Sunnyside restaurant, four still at large
A sixth suspect has been charged in a coordinated fatal shooting at a Sunnyside restaurant in 2010.
