News Talk KIT

Yakima's Kent Gartrell was interviewed on KIT's Morning News Radio Show to talk about his qualifications and interest in running for Yakima City Council in District #1.

Seattle's NHL expansion team is close to an agreement with Hockey Hall of Famer Ron Francis to become its first general manager from a person with direct knowledge.

Chapman homered and drove in five runs, leading the Oakland Athletics past the Seattle Mariners 9-2 on Tuesday night for their fifth straight win.

In the end the council voted in favor of setting up a future meeting with city lobbyists to talk about the concerns of Yakima residents and about immigration reform in general.

Future Voters who turn 18 on or before Tuesday, Aug. 6, can vote in the 2019 Primary, while those who turn 18 on or before Tuesday, Nov. 5, can vote in this year’s General Election.

China's Deputy Ag Minister says the spread of Africa Swine Fever, which has killed 1.2 million animals, has "significantly slowed."

Incumbents in 3 of four races (1,3,5) have decided not to seek reelection so there will be at least three new faces on Yakima's governing body and four candidates will be eliminated in the Primary Election.

When tested, students who interacted with the animals had significantly lower levels of the stress hormone, cortisol, in their bodies. The finding is important, because reducing stress has benefits for both physical and mental health.

Top negotiators from the U.S. and China are set to talk via video conferencing, and could soon be meeting in person.

The work starts at 7:00 a.m. and finish at 3:00 p.m.