Lance Tormey

A new pathway system is under construction in Yakima that will soon offer you a chance to walk a 6. 5 mile loop connecting the Powerhouse.

Pathway to the William O. Douglas Trail. Construction work started this week on the Walter Ortman Parkway Project that will eventually create the pedestrian-friendly loop

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Family and friends are mourning the loss of a U.S. Army soldier born and raised in Selah, who was killed in action earlier this week.

Capt. Aaron Blanchard graduated from Selah High School in 1999 and grew up in the Yakima Valley

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Law enforcement agencies in the valley are teaming up with businesses to help you get rid of unwanted prescription drugs and personal documents for free on Saturday, April 27 in Yakima and Sunnyside

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A large sign warning of the danger of playing on the ice will soon be placed in the pond at Kiwanis Park in Yakima. Yakima Fire Chief Dave Wilson says the Yakima City Safety Committee decided against a large fence around the pond because it could hinder any future rescue efforts

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Members of the Washington State Senate say they have found a way to fund basic education without raising taxes. And with just five days left in the 2013 legislative session - it may be in just the nick of time

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Yakima County is renting beds at the county jail again. It is been years since the bed rental business fell off and left the county without needed funding. But Tuesday the county approved a 7 hundred thousand dollar contract with the city of Fife to house its inmates beginning next month

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The Yakima County Commissioners approved an agreement Tuesday, establishing new court protocols with the county's judges. .

For months now, Court Consultants and County Commissioners have been discussing ways to improve their working relationship so they can avoid the problems that are currently plaguing another Washington county

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An animal rescue organization has found a missing dog stolen during a burglary over the weekend at it's West Valley office. Officials from Wags To Riches Rescue say Parker the bull terrior mix was found running loose near Yakima Valley Community College after a tip that someone had seen her slip her collar while out for a very early morning walk

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Two men were able to get to shore after their boat capsized on the Yakima river Monday afternoon. Firefighters were called after someone spotted the mens' empty boat floating down the river near the Terrace Heights bridge

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Yakima Fire Department investigators continue searching for a cause to the fire that gutted the Majors Burgers restaurant at Third and Washington Avenues Monday. Someone driving by the restaurant spotted the smoke and called the fire department

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