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Whooping cough has been a problem for Yakima county for many years. Each year officials from the Yakima County Department of Health have recorded an average of 25 cases every year. This year is an unusual year for Yakima County and the state

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Union Gap City Officials continue to deal with a mold problem that has closed City Hall. Mayor Jim Lemon tells our news partner KIMA Action News they are now considering a new option.  County Commissioners suggested moving City Hall an

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Passage of the Washington Voting Rights Act by the 2013 Legislature is key to ensuring fair representation in Yakima City and County elections.

That will be emphasized by attorney David Perez, featured speaker at the FDR Dinner capping the annual convention of the Yakima County Democratic Party, Saturday, April 28 in

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Yakima County home foreclosures are down almost 67 percent from January to March of 2011 vs. 2012.  The statewide figures also fell 19 percent.

In other metro areas across the country, filings are going up.  Many lenders

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Both the City of Yakima and Yakima County are experiencing jail problems. Space, costs, security upgrades. And it's up to taxpayers to provide solutions.

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The Yakima County Commissioners are hoping voters support a proposed tenth of a cent sales tax increase to pay for security needs at the Yakima County jail. Commissioner Mike Leita says if approved the 2

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Support for President Obama and jobs, the Affordable Care Act along with tax and immigration reforms will be measured Sunday afternoon April 15 as Democrats converge on 19 Precinct Caucus sites in Yakima County

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New home construction continues to lag behind in Yakima county. Rain isn't the only thing that halts construction. Our news partner KIMA Action News reports the economy plays a big role. In fact, building permits are down about 23 percent in the last year

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The housing market in Yakima County took a major hit after the recession, and buyers and sellers alike are still picking up the pieces. Our news partner KIMA Action News reports many are even deciding to rent out their homes instead

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The number of homes in Yakima County going back to the banks continues to fall.  A new report shows 21 homes were in some stage of foreclosure last month.  RealtyTrac reports there were 60 during February of last year

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