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Murder Suspect Makes First Appearance
The suspect in the first murder of the year in the city of Yakima made his first appearance in court Thursday. Freddie DeLeon is facing second degree murder charges for the killing of Angel Mendez.
Police say DeLeon stabbed Mendez in the heart after the two got in a fight earlier this week on the corner of 6th street and Walnut...
Make Your Plans For Spring Barrel Tasting In The Yakima Valley
Whether you’re from the valley or planning a much-needed getaway, Spring Barrel Tasting is ready for you to take part in our wine-filled weekend of festivities. Friday, April 27 kicks off the three-day event weekend with wineries opening their cellars, vineyards, and tasting rooms to all guests...
CWU Escapes Operating Budget Cuts
For the first time since 2009, the state legislative session concluded without cutting Central Washington University’s operating budget. Early Wednesday, April 11, state lawmakers approved a supplemental operating budget (HB 2127) for the 2011-13 biennium...
Drive By Shooting Sends A 17 Year To Yakima Hospital
Yakima Police are investigating a drive by shooting that left a 17 year old with a gunshot wound to the back on Wednesday. Police say it happened at the teen was walking along south 9th avenue near Nob Hill about 1:30 Wednesday afternoon...
Fatal Shooting In Toppenish
A fatal shooting in Toppenish Wednesday night has resulted in the death of an 18 year old man. It happened at a home in the 11 thousand block of North Track Road. Few other details are available. Detectives say the victim, who hasn't been identified was with two other people at the time of the shooting but authorities haven't been able to find them yet...
69 Year Old Woman Arrested For Attempted Stabbing
A 69 year old woman is in the county jail this morning after police say she tried to cut the throat of a 21 year old man with a razor knife at the Brookside funeral home in Moxee at about 6:30 Wednesday night. The female suspect was taken into custody at the funeral home and the knife was recovered...
Yakima City Manager Selection Getting Closer
The search for a new Yakima city manager will begin on April 26th. The finalists will be interviewed by a panel of community members selected by the city council, a panel consisting of the city’s department directors, and by the entire city council...
Putting Teeth To Yakima Leash Law
It's a quick way to ruin a great day, an attack by a dog. It's happening in Yakima more and more. In fact, there have been a total of five cases in just the past few days. KIMA investigates what the city is doing to put more teeth into the leash law...
Roche Fruit Company Purchase Vacant Land
The two block section of Poplar Street between 1st Avenue and 3rd Avenue was permanently closed as of today in order to improve safety for both pedestrians and drivers in the largely industrial area.
Roche Fruit Company, Inc., a longtime mainstay of the Yakima Valley agricultural industry, purchased the now-closed section of Poplar Street which runs through Roche’s “Fruit Row” packing, storag
Yakima Police Investigation Of Gang Related Shooting
Yakima Police continue to investigate Monday's gang related shooting that left a 24 year old man with a gunshot wound to his chest. Police say Omar Lopez was shot during a gang fight outside a home at Nob Hill and South 6th Avenue...