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Senate ‘Listening Tour’ Stops In Yakima, Hears Plenty About Teacher Shortage
A state Senate "listening tour' about education made a stop in Yakima on Tuesday, drawing hundreds of teachers, parents and students who came to voice their concerns about educational issues including teachers shortages.
Teachers in the Yakima School District are getting scarcer and scarcer, which concerns local teacher Vicki Dwight:
"We're losing a lot of our planning time because we're
Community Members Groups Honored By Chamber
The City of Yakima has grown and developed over the years making it what it is today, and community service played a big roll in that. Thursday evening 17 nominees were honored at the Yakima Convention Center for their work in the community...
Yakima Humane Shelter Reopens After Dog Illness
The Yakima Humane Society had to close its doors for several weeks, after a number of dogs got sick, but this week they're back open.
The shelter closed its doors on August 19th after an outbreak of canine respiratory illness infected around 150 dogs...
Japanese Soldiers Conduct Annual Training At Training Center
Japanese soldiers are conducting their annual training at the Yakima Training Center this week.
For more than 20 years the Yakima Training Center and the Japanese military have worked together each realizing what the different culture can bring to the table...
Officials Governor Mourn Loss Of 3 Firefighters In Twisp Fire
OKANOGAN COUNTY, WA - Okanogan Co. Sheriff Frank Rogers says 3 firefighters have died on the front lines in Twisp, WA.
The Okanogan County Sheriff says the deaths happened on Department of Natural Resources land near Twisp. The firefighters were involved in an accident when the fire overtook their vehicle...
Yakima’s Franklin Pool Staying Open Longer Because Of Heat
Yakima Parks & Recreation officials have decided to extend the Franklin Pool season through September 20th.
From Monday, August 24th through Saturday, September 19th, Franklin Pool will be open Monday through Friday from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm and 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. No...
Search For Yakima Man Continues Wednesday
A 22-year-old Yakima man is missing after diving into the water near Vernita Bridge Tuesday afternoon to help some kids struggling in the water. Grant County Search and Rescue, Grant County PUD, as well as Columbia Basin Dive Rescue from Tri-Cities searched the water Tuesday but didn't find the man...
Salmonella Outbreak Makes 56 Sick One In Yakima County
State health officials say they are investigating clusters of Salmonella that appear to be linked to eating pork.
At least 56 cases have been identified in eight counties around the state including one in Yakima. At least 44 of the people sickened by Salmonella reside in King County...
Toppenish Police Arrest Rape Suspect
Toppenish police say a 30-year-old man is facing charges after he allegedly raped a 19-year-old woman early Tuesday morning.
Police say the woman went into the Toppenish Police Department on Wednesday and said she was the victim of a sexual assault...
Yakima Police Investigate Two Separate Sunday Shootings
Yakima Police confirm three people were shot in two separate shootings Sunday night. Officers are still investigating if the shootings are related due to the fact they occurred near the same time.
The first shooting, on the 800 Block of North First Street, started as an altercation...