Yakima Co. investigators struggle with violent weekend that left 4 dead, 5 injured
YAKIMA COUNTY, Wash. — Investigators are struggling to keep up with the caseload after a series of violent crimes across Yakima County over…
YAKIMA COUNTY, Wash. — Investigators are struggling to keep up with the caseload after a series of violent crimes across Yakima County over…
SUNNYSIDE, Wash. — A suspect in a weekend shooting in the Yakima area was shot and killed by police. The Yakima Valley Special Investigations Unit is investigating the shooting they say happened around 1:25 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, near…
UPDATE at 4:15 p.m. on Aug. 8: Police officers in Moxee have released the identities of a homicide victim and two suspects who have active warrants for their arrest for first-degree murder. Trinidad Magana-Chavez is wanted…
YAKIMA COUNTY, Wash. — Fire officials are pleading with the public to take the Yakima County burn ban seriously because the last thing they…
YAKIMA, Wash. — One of five doctors across the nation to be named a 'Local Hero,' Dr. Peter Asante is being recognized by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) for making a difference in the health of Yakima's youth through…
YAKAMA NATION — Washington State Patrol's latest list of missing indigenous persons has at least 40 cases involving people missing from…
TOPPENISH, Wash. — Cemeteries are a place to remember, honor and pay tribute to those we’ve lost. R. Evans, a resident of Yakima, visited his…
SUNNYSIDE, Wash. — One man was killed and another was wounded when unknown suspect(s) allegedly tried to light their house on fire and shot it up instead when it wouldn't fully ignite. Yakima County investigators are trying to figure out…
YAKIMA, Wash. — A known gang member wanted for charges of attempted murder in Whatcom County and taking a female hostage and shooting at officers in Lynnwood, WA has been arrested in Toppenish. According to a release from the Yakima…
YAKIMA, Wash. — A home in rural Yakima County was destroyed by fire Wednesday evening, Aug. 3. Yakima County Fire District No. 5 posted images of the burned out structure at 7:42 p.m. The images show what appears to…
SELAH, Wash. — More than 50 people lost nearly everything in a fire that destroyed a Selah apartment building; now, local businesses…
FINAL UPDATE: The Vantage Highway & Cow Canyon wildfires are almost completely contained UPDATE at 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 5: Structures to the north of the Cow Canyon Fire are being prepared in case the blaze moves in their…
KENNEWICK, Wash. — The next wave of primary election results is being reported across Eastern Washington. To view the latest results from your area, click on your county's name from the following list: Benton County, Franklin County, Yakima County, Kittitas County, Walla…
SELAH, Wash. — More than 50 people were displaced by an apartment complex fire that destroyed the building and ravaged their belongings, but miraculously, no one was injured in the process. According to the Selah Fire Department, firefighters were…
YAKIMA COUNTY, Wash. — Election officials report that despite outreach efforts over the years, Yakima County continues to have some of the lowest voter turnout in…
SUNNYSIDE, Wash. — 28-year-old Julian Juarez is wanted by police investigators in Yakima County for allegedly firing multiple gunshots at his ex-girlfriend's apartment when his demands to be let inside were ignored. According to the Sunnyside Police Department, officers were…
TOPPENISH, Wash. — Yakima County law…
Elections staff in several counties in Southeast Washington report the number of early ballot returns is consistent with previous primary elections, but remain hopeful for better voter turnout. Rosa Cano, bilingual elections program coordinator for Franklin County, said the majority…
SELAH, Wash. — After months of searching, wildlife leaders and law enforcement in the Wenas area of Yakima County located and later euthanized a cougar they believe was responsible for killing dozens of animals in the region over recent months.…
YAKIMA COUNTY, Wash. — While other dogs can usually stay at home when it's over 100 degrees outside, the K9 officers in…
Hot weather means more people using their air conditioning and putting a stress on energy resources in the Pacific Northwest, but power companies in Yakima and…
YAKIMA, Wash. — Yakima Valley College students have spent their summer trying to figure out whether organic produce is really the best choice for the…
SELAH, Wash. — Starting in early August, the Washington State Department of Transportation will be closing a section of I-82 westbound to make…
YAKIMA, Wash. — One subject in Yakima County has tested positive for monkeypox as is isolating at home through their infectious stage, according to local health leaders. In a public notice issued on July 28, the Yakima Health District confirmed…