Fifth COVID-19 case reported in Walla Walla
WALLA WALLA, Wash. – Another person in Walla Walla has tested positive for COVID-19. The person is a man in his 70s and is a Walla Walla resident. According to officials, he had close contact with another person who tested…
Oregon major disaster declaration for COVID-19 pandemic approved by President Trump
A major disaster declaration for Oregon has been approved by President Trump. Federal assistance for state, local and tribal efforts will be heading to Oregon to assist them in the COVID-19 pandemic. Certain private nonprofit organizations for emergency protective measures…
Washington man illegally killed bears, deer, and elk
PORT ANGELES, Wash. (AP) — A western Washington man has been sentenced to more than three years in prison for hunting violations in one of the largest poaching cases in state history. Jason Hutt, 29, of Sequim was sentenced last…
Toppenish Police looking for man, woman after multi-city crime spree
Toppenish Police are asking for your help to locate a one-handed man named Rene Garza and identify his gal pal. The two are accused of going on a crime spree this month with another guy named Peter Garcia. Garcia has…
Yakima detectives continue to look for the person who killed Gerardo Camacho-Rodriguez one year ago
Who killed 21-year-old Gerardo Camacho-Rodriguez? That’s the question his family is desperately hoping you can finally answer for Yakima Police. It has been more than a year since detectives say Gerardo was gunned down in cold blood by a suspect…
WSP trooper arrests Tri-Cities driver for going 125 mph in a 55 mph zone
PASCO, Wash. -- Washington State Patrol Trooper Carlos Mata had a busy two days with drivers excessively speeding on Tri-City highways. On Friday night, the trooper stopped a car on US 395 and Court Street in Pasco. The 17-year-old driver…
New U Women's Clinic offers free feminine hygiene kits to women in need
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- During this difficult time, New U Women's Clinic is supplying free feminine hygiene kits to women in need. Access to products is difficult, but joined by The Healing Hands Project, a local non-profit, these organizations will be…
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Richland School Board names Mark Davidson as the next superintendent
RICHLAND, Wash. -- The Richland School Board has named Mark Davidson as the next superintendent of the Richland School District. “Mark’s deep experience as an educator, his record of problem-solving and collaboration and his compassion for all kids will make…
COVID-19 claims 13th death in Oregon
OREGON -- The Oregon Health Authority announced the 13th death Saturday morning. The 93-year-old male from Yahmill County tested positive for COVID-19 on March 18, and passed away on March 27 at Providence Newberg Medical Center. The OHA reported that…
Oregon gas stations are now offering self-service
OREGON -- The Office of State Fire Marshal has suspended enforcement of gas station self-service regulations in response to COVID-19. Effective March 28, until April 11, retail facilities of Class 1 flammable liquid transportation fuels that prohibit self-service should implement…
Armed robbery suspect disarmed by Yakimex store employees
YAKIMA, Wash. -- Just after 9:00 this morning police responded to an armed robbery at Yakimex grocery store. Police say the suspect was disarmed by store employees and locked inside until they arrived. The Yakima Police Department took the suspect…
Kwik Lok donates mask-making supplies to Yakima hospital
YAKIMA, Wash. — A Yakima-based business with an international reach is looking to help out local healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic by providing much-needed mask-making supplies. Kwik Lok — one of the world’s leading suppliers of bag closures for…
Yakima fruit company hires workers' teens during school shutdown, increases protective measures for employees
YAKIMA, Wash. — A Yakima-based fruit company is going the extra mile to protect its approximately 350 packing warehouse workers from COVID-19 — and help their family members in the process. "We are encouraging employees that are in that at-risk…
Man gets 42 years for raping, kidnapping, beating woman
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A man previously convicted and imprisoned for assaulting at least two women was sentenced to nearly 42 years in prison Wednesday for raping, kidnapping, assaulting and strangling a Salem woman. Cosmo Miles, 46, was found guilty…
16 coronavirus cases at Yakima nursing home
YAKIMA, Wash. -- The Yakima Health District announced Friday that there was an outbreak of COVID-19 cases at Good Samaritan Health Care Center in Yakima. Health officials said at least 16 residents and staff have tested positive for the virus…
GALLERY: Encouraging chalk art messages left at Kissel Park in Yakima
YAKIMA, Wash. — During these trying times, many Yakima residents are trying to cheer each other up in any way they can. That's true for visitors at Kissel Park, who left encouraging messages in chalk on the pathway around the…
