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BELLINGHAM, Wash. -- A no-trespassing sign posted across the street from a local middle school is raising eyebrows in Bellingham, but police say it is completely legal. The sign, which was posted on private property across from Fairhaven Middle School, warns "semi-literate thieves" that four different types of guns are on site four days a week

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YAKIMA – A new scholarship offers high school students interested in engineering, the environment or art the chance to earn money for college. The I-90 Wildlife Bridges Coalition is offering a $1,500 scholarship to a high school junior or senior enrolling in college within the next two years

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The 9th annual Point In Time (PIT) Survey will take place Thursday, January 31 in Yakima County. The survey is a yearly census of people who are homeless. Although the survey is anonymous, it does record information such as age, gender, ethnicity of household members, current homeless status, duration of homelessness, and factors contributing to the homelessness of participants, such as disabilities, income status, education and need for services

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Flu season is in full swing in Washington and flu activity is now classified as widespread, which means people are catching and spreading the flu in most areas of the state. “Flu is a serious illness that can be fatal, and several Washington residents have died from influenza this season,” said Secretary of Health Mary Selecky

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The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) announced today four finalists for the 2013 National Teacher of the Year. One of the finalists is Zillah High School Science Teacher Jeff Charbonneau the 2013 Washington State Teacher of The year

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Jerry Bunting of Yakima has cancer. They had to stop his cancer treatment because of his shingles and everything went more downhill from there. Doctors are predicting he has less than a month to live.

Abby's Legendary Pizza is holding a fundraiser for him on January 16 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.

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Yakima, January 14- Average retail gasoline prices in Yakima have fallen 0.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.31/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 91 gas outlets in Yakima

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The Yakima Valley Community College Dental Hygiene Program is hosting the 20th Annual Dental Sealant Day, Saturday, February 2, 2013 from 9:00am – 1:00pm. Patients will receive a free visual dental exam, fluoride varnish, and when needed sealants

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Governor Chris Gregoire has declared Sunday as AMBER Alert Day, and the Washington State Patrol is urging everyone to honor the day by getting ready to do their part if an abduction occurs.

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You can help the homeless in Yakima County! Each year Project Homeless Connect provides services like a hot meal, free haircuts, and medical and vision screenings to Yakima County Homeless. Here's how you can help.

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