News Talk KIT

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

Health officials say it won't take much to push Yakima County over the metrics so they're urging everyone to continue to do what they've been doing to stay healthy

The pond will be closed on Saturday and Sunday, April 17 and April 18 for the event which is for kids ages 5-14.

An occasional visit to eBay and one never knows what one may find. I'll often check to see if somebody else has some old artifact that I've been hoarding for years, and almost always, they do. Nothing unique under the sun for sure.

The ROCK is responding to a poll released last week that found 45% of Americans support stars like Johnson in their rumored political aspirations.

Those who are building new homes are having to deal with increasing costs of lumber and other materials as demand is on the rise.

Every week throughout the school year, the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association names their student-athletes for "outstanding performances and impactful contributions in their communities."
This week, a standout performance by a West Valley Rams Sophomore Quarterback got the n…

Under the new law, the current tax exemption would not apply to H-2A housing pushing frugal farmers to build the less expensive tax exempt housing and thus forcing the hiring of in-state/in-country workers.

When it comes to climate change, consumers view agriculture as a part of the solution rather than the problem.

The FDA and CDC are calling for an "immediate pause" in the administering of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, the federal government announced early Tuesday.

April 15th, anyone 16 and older will become eligible to receive the vaccine.

This week, 20 out of 39 counties in Washington State, including Yakima County, had people test positive with the variants.

Grilling season is here. Frankly, it's always grilling season at our place. Outdoor kitchen, grill, smoker even a small pub. Burgers and Beer are always a crowd-pleaser and a little experimentation could help you elevate your burger prowess to new levels...

Estimates indicate that the measures would add about 20 cents to the cost of a gallon of gas in 2023, increasing to between 41 and 50 cents per gallon by 2028

The expiration date of the Washington State Invasive Species Council and Invasive Species Council Account would be extended to June 30, 2032.

A program that began under the Trump Administration is now open again for farmers with the second round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, or CFAP2, that began last Monday, April 5th.

it's not known if the victim, Anthony Rodriguez was a gang member that remains under investigation as well.

They say an influencer is someone who has a large social media audience. Many inluencers get sponsorships from regular companies but the accounts can also be used by scammers.

During Tuesday's Yakima City Council the council issued a proclamation recognizing National Telecommunicators W

Beginning this fall, the program is expanding to all enrolled CWU students instead of only science majors.

Society has to have the courage to intervene in the kinds of circumstances that would trigger a red flag but do so on behalf of the mental health considerations.

You can find more information and get involved with the group on the Keep Yakima Clean Facebook page.

**The 2020 value of U.S. fresh fruit and vegetable exports declined slightly, according to a USDA analysis.
www.thepacker.com reports, the 76-page 2020 U.S. Ag Export Yearbook reported U.S. fresh fruit and vegetable exports reached $6...

A 21-year-old man has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a murder that happened on Easter of 2019. A judge on Thursday sentenced Nathaniel Garcia to more than 15-years in prison.
21-year-old Garcia of Yakima was originally charged with first-degree murder and first-degree robbery in connection w…

He was the longest-serving royal consort in British history.

Efforts continue in the Yakima Valley to get the COVID-19 vaccine to as many people as possible through the drive-thru site at Yakima's State Fair Park

A press release says in addition, the CRRSAA grant package provides the Yakima Airport an additional $14,863 in rent relief for airport concessions in the main terminal building.