News Talk KIT

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

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Outreach Manager Lisa Sargent says the Salvation Army helps thousands of people each year at the church and through the Family Service office .

Governor Jay Inslee was quick to react to the CDC's new guidelines and he loosened Washington's mask mandate requirements.

U.S. red meat exports raced to a record performance in March with pork and beef exports each posting the highest monthly value ever, reaching a combined total of nearly $1.6 billion.

Vaccinations are available throughout the community including at Yakima's State Fair Park.

You can check out the information and sign up at yakima911.org.

The planned change in the Yakima Transit route to reach the center happens on Monday, June 14. For more information check yakimatransit.org.

Art camps featuring projects using ceramics, clay, wood art, and canvas painting.

At yesterday's Yakima County Health Board meeting, board member and County Commissioner Amanda McKinney voted to drop the Yakima County mask mandate.  Unfortunately for county anti-masker residents, Yakima's other two County Commissioners, LaDon Linde and Ron Anderson voted against th…

Contact the Yakima Police Department at 575-6200 for more information.

Attendees will hear a presentation that is right for the times on adapting to change and overcoming challenges.

Florida lawmakers are urging U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to work with members of Congress to implement immediate trade relief measures for U.S. producers of seasonal and perishable fruits and vegetables

If you would like to get involved in the program contact the Yakima Police Department at 575-6200 for more information.

To participate, please contact Melanie Redding, who will work directly with homeowners and residents to arrange for testing. Call 360-407-6524 or email melanie.redding@ecy.wa.gov

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Commissioner McKinney told the Governor that everyone who wants to be vaccinated by now, has already been.

The district isn't saying whether local authorities are involved in helping in the investigation.

Shelter workers want to remind us all that pet adoption is “a lifelong commitment.”

With cherry harvest beginning in the San Joaquin Valley, marketers say they expect a large crop of high quality, and that workers will be protected against the pandemic.

GasBuddy says the national average price of gasoline has risen 4.5 cents per gallon in the last week, selling for an average of $2.95 per gallon.

Bravo the new case rates are also leading to allowing schools to space students 3-feet apart rather than the 6-feet recommended earlier this year.

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The Washington State Department of Health now recommends schools maintain at least 3 feet of distance between students.

Yakima Health District officials say Yakima is meeting two important metrics to be able to stay in Phase-3 of the state's reopening plan.

McKinney says Washington is the only state that has no plan to reopen.