News Talk KIT

A compilation of local resources, rules and relief as the Yakima Valley battles the coronavirus pandemic.

The District 3 Commissioner Norm Childress died earlier this month after being diagnosed with advanced pancreatic.

California growers say the fires will be the single worst disaster in the wine-grape growing community.

The award recognizes "outstanding" contributions the school has made on the personal lives of school personnel, students, and community members.

U.S. sales of Halloween candy shooting up 13% over last year—a larger jump than the usual single-digit numbers.

"Without common sense in government, civilization cannot continue."

The fresh-produce business has shown resilience in response to pandemic-related swings in demand, according to a University of California professor.

Sheriff's officials say scammers can be very convincing. Be vigilant and hang up.

Anyone who gets tested should self-isolate until they receive their results.

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You can find some real gems at Estate Sales like say a 170-year-old bible!

Take the simple step of locking up all medications to stop them from being stolen by addicts or taken by opportunists (family included) and sold to others.

The main motivations for these changes include getting a good night’s sleep, keeping up with kids, and reducing their risk of contracting COVID.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Brett Hankison, the former Louisville police officer who fatally shot Breonna Taylor, has been indicted by a grand jury on three counts of wanton endangerment in the first degree. A warrant will be issued for his arrest.

The National Cattlemen's Beef Association is offering disaster relief for cattle producers with the Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program, or WHIP.

A chase started early Tuesday in Kittitas County when deputies tried to stop the driver of the vehicle because he was wanted on a warrant.

The full 2021 Central Washington State Fair will be back. It's scheduled for September 24 - October 3rd of next year.

Kissel Park is located at South 32nd Avenue and Mead Avenue. Kiwanis Park is located at Fair Avenue and East Maple Avenue.

Elevate Yourself and Others?

The goals are to increase safety, health & recreation opportunities and a community gathering place for education, outreach and collaboration.

Baker urges people in Yakima contact state officials and urge them to allow more capacity so more people can attend church in person.

You have from now until September 28th, National Good Neighbor Day, to log your hours and be entered in the drawing for incredible prizes. Ready, set, let's go!

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U.S. ag commodities trader and processor Cargill has acquired a soy processing facility in eastern China via a judicial auction, expanding its crushing capacity.

Along with the hand washing and masks groups are limited to five people from different households.