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Fire, Police Contract Rejected
It was a long night for City Council Tuesday. A number of items were on their agenda, and one is sure to start the pot boiling. The council rejected the latest contract proposal for both police and fire.
The agreements would have cost the city an additional $1...
2 Hours Free Parking Staying
2 hours free parking in downtown Yakima. That's the way it's been and that's the way it will stay, the city council Tuesday decided against charging a fee for parking in city lots to help clear up some confusion. The council was looking at charging a dollar for 3 hours and a dollar for every hour after that...
Local Tea Party Leader Believes He Is A Hate Crime Victim
The leader of the Tea Party in Central Washington believes he's been the victim of a hate crime. Kirk Groenig says on February 21st his vehicle tires were slashed and the words t-bag and racist spray painted on side of the car while it was parked at his Ellensburg home. Gro...
Here Is What’s Going On With Your Yakima Schools
IKE RENAISSANCE FUNDRAISER . . . The Eisenhower Renaissance Club is sponsoring the 3rd Annual “Scrapbooking and Quilt Making Day” on Saturday, March 24 in the Ike Cafeteria from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. The cost for the scrapbooking and card making is $25...
Propane Fire Sends One To Hospital
One person was sent to a hospital to be treated for injuries after a fire at All American Propane on Keys road. A fire that officials say was caused by a faulty propane tank. The fire was reported just after 8:30 Monday morning. Maintenance workers were using a forklift to work on the tank when the fire started...
Two Injured and One Killed In Lower Valley Car Accident
Two people were injured and one was killed when they were ejected from their car Monday in Sunnyside.
The vehicle was passing a semi on Van Bell Road when they lost control and left the road, according to WSP. Troopers said the vehicle rolled several times and all three passengers were ejected...
Initiative 1183 Moving Forward On Privatizing Liqour Sales
Cowlitz County Superior Court Judge Stephen Warning today reversed his March 2 ruling and upheld Initiative 1183, allowing the state to continue to implement the liquor sales initiative approved by nearly 60 percent of the state’s voters...
Roadwork On Tieton Happening Today
The curb lane is closed on Tieton Drive from 11th Avenue to 16th Avenue until 3:30 this afternoon. Lots of heavy equipment is going to be used for the roadwork. Avoid that area today if possible.
Selah Police Investigating A Possible Accidental Death
Selah Police and detectives from the county sheriff's office are investigating a possible accidental death today. More details are expected to be released soon. Vonda Willis Jean, a 33-year-old Selah woman, was killed Saturday at a home in the 300 block of South Wenas Road...
Yakima Gas Prices Up By 5 Cent
Average retail gasoline prices in Yakima have risen 4.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.88/g yesterday. This compares with the national average that has increased 4.3 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.80/g, according to gasoline price website YakimaGasPrices...