News Talk KIT

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

Kuh says his focus will be expanding student opportunities through education, reprioritizing the state budget, creating more economic opportunities, supporting agriculture and hard working families.

Rep. Mosbrucker says her legislative priorities are small business and burdensome government regulations that affect an employer's ability to create and keep jobs.

The project may cause interruptions in scheduled refuse collection. Contact the City of Yakima Refuse Division at 575-6005 for more information.

There is a freeze headed our way and they need your hands to help pick now, 9 am start time.

No injuries reported. If you can help authorities call the sheriff's office with your tips at 574-2500.

Re-surging COVID-19 cases across the country could impact dairy markets this winter, with little potential relief until March IF a vaccine is approved and becomes widely used.

Anyone who is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, has been in close contact with someone with COVID-19, or is otherwise concerned about a potential exposure, should get tested for COVID-19.

Bronson Faul is a Yakima attorney who wants to become a Yakima County Superior Court Judge in Department 2.

Time to pull out the winter stuff from the back of your closet.

There is so much going on in the month of October, it would be very easy to get busy and forget to make a simple reminder to yourself, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. That reminder, if you're a woman over the age of 40 or if you have a significant family history, is to be gettin…

Have you turned in your ballot yet?

As Tracy Rushing tells it, her interest in politics is in the the system wide, big picture, programs like healthcare, the environment and education.

If you love little plates full of delicious bites that you can share with the whole family then this is the spot you'll have to check-out

14th Dist. State Rep. Chris Corry appeared as a guest on KIT's Morning News to talk about the State's Covid -19 response, the budget, wildfires, education and more.

The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 102nd Annual Convention scheduled for January in San Diego will instead be a virtual event due to coronavirus restrictions.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Detective Division with The Union Gap Police Department at (509)248-0430.

The investigation continues Today.

Ross urges everyone to watch the boxes and report anything unusual to the Yakima County Elections office at 574 1340.

As we approach one of the most spooky times of the year, Halloween, there will be plenty of sightings of ghouls and goblins, witches and monsters, werewolves and mummies, and scary ghosts. There may even be a few UFOs reported in the skies above Washington State...

Representative Dent political interests are aviation, children, families, smaller government and lower taxes and a reduction in burdensome regulations.

"Those who slept short hours during the week and long hours on the weekend had the same mortality rate as those who consistently slept the ideal six or seven hours."

The Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation is accepting applications through November 30th from farmers who suffered losses related to Hurricane Sally.

The City of Yakima has dedicated $1.4 million in grant funds to assist non-profit corporations in the city limits.

The October 20th Yakima City Council regular meeting will air live at 5:30 pm on Y-PAC, Charter Spectrum Channel 194, and be streamed live at https://www.yakimawa.gov/council/live-stream/

Are you a local business interested in giving back? This weekend through Monday you can enjoy lunch and make a difference but it doesn't have to stop with the businesses listed inside. You can join in and I'll add you to the list

**The USDA is extending flexibilities to continue allowing free meals to all children throughout the school year.
This move is part of USDA’s commitment to ensuring all American children have access to nutritious food as the nation recovers from the pandemic...