economy

It is number crunching time as the Yakima City Council has started its budget talks for 2014.

Bail has been set at $1 million dollars each for two men arrested Friday in connection with the shooting of 23-year-old Justin Flick Grange at the Brews and Cues bar in Yakima.

Big Jims Smokin' BBQ has been awarded the People's Choice award in the inaugural Chefs on Tour event that happened during the annual Tour of Homes in September.

An event to inspire and create, Yakima's Maker Space Steam Fest; or science, technology, engineering, art and math festival, takes places this Saturday. Spokesman John Storlie says, “It’s a maker fair with lots of hands-on activities for both kids and adults...

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee says the impacts from a partial federal government shutdown are already being felt across the state of Washington.

Many federal grants are now delayed because of the government shutdown but Rural Community Development Resources (RCDR) in Yakima was able to secure one of the last of the 2013 fiscal year.

Country Fresh Inc. of Houston, Texas and Pink Lady America (PLA) of Yakima, Washington announce the availability of branded sliced organic Pink Lady® Apples for the first time with the product launch coming in a market test at a major retailer...

Union Gaps economy got a big boost this week after a number of new businesses have opened, offering plenty of jobs. Thursday Cabella's Outpost Store opened. The new Twigs Bistro and Martini Bar has opened in the Yakima Valley Mall. It offers more than signature martinis or happy hour specials; the restaurant brings 65 jobs to the Yakima Valley...

Gubernatorial candidates Rob McKenna and Jay Inslee went head to head Tuesday night at the Yakima Convention Center, trying to court voters in one of the most heated races for the governor's seat in Washington in decades. They went back and forth on issues like taxes, healthcare, and the economy. Bei...

Gas prices in Yakima range from $3.85 to $4.27 a gallon. That means that most people are looking for ways to save at the pump. Is there any trip that you don't mind filling up for? Some place or activity you just have to drive to?