Panhandling With a Twist Advertises Jobs, More BriefsPanhandling With a Twist Advertises Jobs, More BriefsA Yakima businessman who has been standing on street corners with a sign looking for workers is getting national attention.Lance TormeyLance Tormey
Water Resources Act Passes, Immigration ChallengingWater Resources Act Passes, Immigration ChallengingLawmakers in the House and Senate said last week they have reached an agreement on the Water Resources Development Act.AgInfo.netAgInfo.net
Ensey Worries That Parks Losing Financial SupportEnsey Worries That Parks Losing Financial SupportYakima City Council member Rick Ensey says it is time the city start investing more in pools, parks and other recreation.Lance TormeyLance Tormey
Dog and Wine Walk and Cop Run Helping Charity, More BriefsDog and Wine Walk and Cop Run Helping Charity, More BriefsYou can enjoy some great wine and a walk with your dog during the 6th annual Yakima Valley Pet Rescue Canine and Wine Walk.Lance TormeyLance Tormey
Farm Bill Helping Disaster Areas, Obama Leaves Japan Without Trade DealFarm Bill Helping Disaster Areas, Obama Leaves Japan Without Trade DealIt’s been nearly two weeks since the USDA started taking enrollment in four new farm bill programs for disaster assistance.AgInfo.netAgInfo.net
FDA Backing Off Spent Grain Proposal, Transparency on ImmigrationFDA Backing Off Spent Grain Proposal, Transparency on ImmigrationThe FDA appears to be backing off of a proposed rule that would have caused distillers to dump spent grains instead of using them for livestock feed.AgInfo.netAgInfo.net
Farm Bureau Fighting New Rule, USDA Investing Nearly $400 MillionFarm Bureau Fighting New Rule, USDA Investing Nearly $400 MillionThe American Farm Bureau Federation is asking its members to join a grassroots campaign, Ditch the Rule.AgInfo.netAgInfo.net
Downtown Designer Meets PublicDowntown Designer Meets PublicThe process to redesign Yakima's downtown took another step Thursday.Lance TormeyLance Tormey
Downtown Plaza Meeting Thursday at SeasonsDowntown Plaza Meeting Thursday at SeasonsYakima city officials are inviting the public to a meeting Thursday to talk about the proposed downtown plaza.AgInfo.netAgInfo.net
Tracking Swine Health, Sen. Johanns Trying to Change Ag RulesTracking Swine Health, Sen. Johanns Trying to Change Ag RulesThe U.S. Department of Agriculture is discussing the possibility of setting rules to require reporting of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) outbreaks with the American Association of Swine Veterinarians to improve tracking of the disease.AgInfo.netAgInfo.net