GESA Carousel of Dreams hosts annual Easter egg hunt
It was that time of year again for some Easter fun in the community.
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Catholic school moves campus to provide stronger faith based education for students
A local Catholic school is making a move to help better serve the Yakima community.
Homeless youth all you can eat fundraiser
A local bar and grill is teaming up with a non-profit to help support the homeless youth in Yakima.
Washington police department designates safe exchange spaces
BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) - A western Washington Police Department will now be making Craigslist transactions safer for residents.
Washington State Patrol hoping to recruit more troopers
The Washington State Patrol has had problems in the past with retaining employees in the department. A study conducted in 2015 by the Washington State Joint Transportation Committee showed most troopers left the state patrol because of low pay, benefits, and issues with management.
WSDOT holds memorial for fallen construction workers in the state
The Washington State Department of Transportation reports sixty workers have died since 1950 while on the job. The department honored the fallen workers with a Worker Memorial in Olympia, Washington on Thursday.
Home falls into Sanpoil River in eastern Washington
A Ferry County home fell into the San Poil River off State Route 21 near Keller, Washington.
Yakama Nation member killed in Columbia River boat accident
A Yakama nation member died after a boat capsized on the Columbia River last Friday near Multnomah Falls.
Big Pines recreation site fully open
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has fully opened all the campsites at its Big Pines recreation site within the Yakima River Canyon. The partial closure happens every winter due to reduced off-season staffing and lower visitor use.
State crews stocking lakes with millions of trout
Trout-stocking crews are planting fish throughout Washington state in preparation for the April 22 opening of fishing season.
Dutch Bros. host fundraiser for deserving veteran's new home
Habitat for Humanity and Dutch Brothers Coffee are teaming up to give away a great home in Kennewick to a deserving army veteran.
2 arrested in major drug bust in school zone
Police arrested a man and woman for selling narcotics at McCosh Park on Tuesday.
Fire officials: vent fans pose serious fire hazzard
A Pasco family who was displaced by a fire Monday, is now causing fire officials to warn community members about their bathroom and kitchen fans.
61-year-old Selah man attacked in late shift robbery
A man was beat with a flashlight during a robbery in White Swan near Yakima early Tuesday morning.
About 400 Washington ICE detainees launch hunger strike
Washington immigration activists say about 400 detainees held at an ICE detention center are participating in a hunger strike.
Strip club kingpin pleads guilty to promoting prostitution
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - A 75-year-old man who authorities say promoted prostitution at his Portland strip clubs has pleaded guilty to federal charges, but is expected to be out of prison by the end of the month.
Backcountry skier dies in avalanche near Snoqualmie Pass
SNOQUALMIE, Wash. (AP) - A skier reported missing near Snoqualmie Pass has been found dead from apparent injuries suffered during an avalanche.
Oregon State Parks offering reservations for 1,000 campsites ahead of solar eclipse
Oregon State Parks will open reservations for 1,000 campsites ahead of the total solar eclipse on Aug. 21. These sites will be in addition to regular campsites, which have been booked up since last year.
UPDATE: Two Prosser teens arrested in connection to patrol car vandalism
Two Prosser teenagers are in custody following the vandalism of a Benton County Sheriff’s Office patrol car on Saturday.
2 men sentenced in Oregon after poaching, wasting trophy bull elk
Two Dallas men were sentenced in Benton County, Oregon after poaching and wasting a bull elk.
Portland building evacuated after facade cracks
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Portland firefighters evacuated a downtown building after its facade cracked and buckled.
Mountain biker missing in Olympic National Park
PORT ANGELES, Wash. (AP) - Authorities are searching for a mountain biker missing since last week in Olympic National Park.
Washington woman accused of hitting officer with her car
EVERETT, Wash. (AP) - Police say a Washington woman is accused of hitting an officer with her vehicle.
Pacific Lamprey save local woman's life
Slimy eel like fish returning home, volunteers releasing them Saturday in Prosser.
