Yakima News

Keep your own compost! Or at least keep half of it. That message from State Representative Matt Manweller.  The 13th district republican from Ellensburg has introduced a bill that would require cities and counties mandating compost to keep at least half of their waste

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When you're partying on 4th street each Thursday night for Downtown Summer Nights, make sure you use the hashtag #dsnyak (for Downtown Summer Nights Yakima) when you're Facebooking, Tweeting, Instagramming or on any social media platform

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On Wednesday, June 12th, Geppetto's Italian Bistro was devastated by a fire. Owners wish to rebuild due to the outpouring of community support, but that will take many months.

The entire staff is now unemployed, and a fundraiser has been set up to help them all in their financial need. One Geppetto's staff member and other community members are handling all details of the fundraiser. None of the proceeds are being used to rebuild or support the restaurant in any way. 100% of the profits will be divided among the employees only.

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The United States Supreme Court has ruled against an Arizona law which required voters to prove they are U.S. citizens before voting.  The ruling involves a requirement that was approved by Arizona voters

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Bartolo Colon worked seven strong innings to win his sixth straight decision, Josh Reddick homered and matched a career high with four hits, and the Oakland Athletics avoided a sweep with a 10-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday

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Hundreds of people discovered a lot of fun in downtown Union Gap during Old Town Days Saturday and Sunday. The event included a civil war reenactment and a parade on Saturday morning. This year, organizers moved the event to Fullbright park and combined it with the reenactment

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Starting Today Yakima's downtown will see a bicycle patrol unit. Chief Dominic Rizzi is hoping the patrols will help people feel safe while in the downtown area. Two officers everyday on 10 hour shifts will cruise all over the downtown area beginning this morning. They will work closely with downtown crews to help people feel safer while walking, shopping or dining in downtown Yakima.

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Officials with the Washington State Fruit Commission say the cherry harvest is shaping up plump this year.

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Average retail gasoline prices in Yakima have fallen 2.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.77/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 91 gas outlets in Yakima. This compares with the national average that has fallen 2

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Statistics show Yakima Block Watch programs are working and cutting down on crime in neighborhoods who have seen their share of robberies even in broad daylight, KIMA-tv reports.

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