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New Home Construction Lags
New home construction continues to lag behind in Yakima county. Rain isn't the only thing that halts construction. Our news partner KIMA Action News reports the economy plays a big role. In fact, building permits are down about 23 percent in the last year...
Back To The Negotiating Table For Police And Fire Unions
It's back to the negotiating table for the city and police and fire unions after the city rejected contract proposal last week because of the tough economy. Both unions hope to avoid costly mediation. The Firefighters Union with meet with interim City Manager Michael Morales Thursday...
Forum About Legalizing Marijuana Being Held In Yakima Tomorrow
Initiative 502 to legalize the recreational use of marijuana will be the subject of a special forum tomorrow night at the Capital Theater in Yakima. Former Seattle police chief Norm Stamper and former State Republican Senator George Rohrbacher will both speak in favor of the measure...
Mabton Community Park Needs Volunteers
Catholic Charities Housing Services (CCHS) would like to invite all all community volunteers and those interested in the construction of the Mabton Community Park (MCP) to come to the Mabton Community Park Construction Weekend-Friday, March 30th and Saturday, March 31st, from 9am-4pm (both days)...
Sunnyside Starts Business Watch Program
In cooperation with the Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce, the Sunnyside Police Department is working to put together a Business Watch program to help our local businesses with their safety and crime issues. The concept of a Business Watch is much like a Neighborhood Watch in the "neighbors looking out for neighbors" concept, just on a commerical level...
Yakima County House Prices Drop, Rent Prices Up
The housing market in Yakima County took a major hit after the recession, and buyers and sellers alike are still picking up the pieces. Our news partner KIMA Action News reports many are even deciding to rent out their homes instead...
DOT Has Plans to Make Traveling SR 410 In The Nile Easier
If you live in the Nile area the department of transportation wants to tell you about plans to make your commute a little easier after that big landslide. It happened in 2009. A huge landslide covered State Route 410 in the Nile area...
Red Cross Asks You To Give The Gift Of Life.
During Spring Break season 2012, the American Red Cross Blood Donor Centers across the Pacific Northwest Region will have drawings through Monday, April 2, 2012, for all presenting blood and platelet donors*. Daily winners throughout the campaign will receive a $50 Apple gift card and there will be one Grand Prize of a new iPad 3*...
Yakima Gas Prices Averaging $3.94 Per Gallon
Yakima, March 26- Average retail gasoline prices in Yakima have risen 2.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.94/g yesterday. This compares with the national average that has increased 4.5 cents per gallon in the last week to $3...
Proud Poppa! Daughter Joins Alaska Airlines (Dave Flys For Free MAYBE!)
The friendly skies just got a whole lot friendlier! Dacotah Lynn Ettl (22) joins the ranks of Alaska Airlines ! She has a great personality and will make a fabulous
Attendant on any flight! And now…..POPS FLIES FOR FREE!!! Go Coty GO...