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The exact situation is unknown, but the apartment owner, Jeremy S. Menafree (age 53), made an inflammatory remark to an already agitated Garret Jax Riel (age 28). Riel, using a stolen gun, shot and killed Menafree.

Republican mayor of Yakima Matt Brown sparked controversy after proposing to ban Flock cameras in Yakima in a heated debate, stating he was listening to and representing the people of Yakima.

Local researchers are working on a vaccine that could stop fentanyl before it harms the brain. It's a different approach to an urgent crisis.

Don’t you hate it when you wake up in the morning, already regretting the day to come? You do your morning routines...

Last week I wrote about how the Yakima Humane Society was over capacity with dogs and puppies. So much so that they had kennels...

Imagine it’s the 1980s and you’re in Hollywood pitching a high school comedy movie. The movie is set in a dystopian future where a boy, finding no luck on his cross-country team, decides to identify as a girl so he can win races.

Here are 4 locations in Yakima that are supposedly haunted! Maybe instead of trick-or-treating, do a little investigation on Halloween!

Airlines are finally getting better at not losing your bags, but international travel still carries real risk. Here's what actually works.

Get your resume typed up, and your good shirt pressed, because your next opportunity for a new path in life is coming up...

Dating apps are getting smarter, trying to fix the endless swiping problem that's wearing people out.

When Ivan couldn't stand anymore, his owner made one call that changed everything. What happened next took all night and a lot of teamwork.

Ferry system dealt with major disruptions Monday when engine room staff called in sick, forcing half the fleet offline.

A potential $1 billion boost for education hangs in the balance as Washington State weighs its options.

U.S. authorities intercepted a woman accused of spying for China just before she boarded a flight.

Whether it’s bank statements, checks, bank records, financial records, really any type of personal information you no longer need and don’t want to risk falling into the wrong hands...

You ain't gotta get ready if you stay ready! These are three of the bugs that like to come out in the fall in the Yakima Valley and here's what you can do to keep them away.

Zorro tallied up a remarkable record for a police dog with 376 total deployments, 176 locates, and 126 arrests assisted!

Yakima loves its pets! And the KIT crew is asking all pet-lovers to get together and send their best Halloween-fall pet photos to the KIT app at https://apps.apple.com/us/app/news-talk-kit-1280/id1211322766.

Calling all BIG BROTHER FANS! Auditions for the new season are underway, and in my opinion, they really need someone from WA to be on the show. Will it be YOU?

It was a hot time at The Author Fair & Market (Fall 2026), literally. It was extremely warm, especially for an October 4th!

The upcoming vote on Initiative 645 has politicians and voters at odds, but the facts might surprise you.

Not a beer fan? Here are the wineries at Fresh Hop this Saturday as well as a list of all the breweries expected to pour.

The FBI arrested a local Department of Energy employee for attempting to aid a designated terrorist organization. This case is raising eyebrows in the community.

I had the privilege of interviewing Justus Humble-a reptile handler at Brad's World Of Reptiles about handling alligators. You can see the full video on the NewsTalk KIT Facebook page!

According to the Yakima Police Department, a 40 year old man was struck and killed by a train in Yakima early Wednesday morning.

Washington residents are checking out books at nearly double the national average, and libraries here are thriving like never before.

Some of the chains will close a handful of locations while others are ceasing operations entirely.