Elections 2017

Yakima County Auditor Charles Ross says when all the counting is finished he expects at least a 50% turnout.

Yakima County Auditor Charles Ross says so far 7, 684 ballots have been returned to the office

Democrat Doug Jones has defeated Republican Roy Moore, a one-time GOP pariah who was embraced by the Republican Party and the president even after facing allegations of sexual impropriety.

Proposition No. 1 Concerns marijuana. Marijuana-related businesses are currently banned in unincorporated Yakima County. Should the Board of Yakima County Commissioners continue the complete ban of marijuana production, processing and retail sales within unincorporated Yakima County YES...

Voters in Yakima City Council Districts 2, 4 and 6 have until tomorrow, Tuesday, November 7th, to turn in their ballots for the November 7th general election.  Ballots returned via the U.S. mail must be postmarked no later than 11:59 pm November 7th to be counted...

The Yakima City Council on Tuesday delayed a decision on expanding the areas where recreational marijuana can be sold within city limits. The council Tuesday reviewed a decision by the Yakima Planning Commission to deny a request to allow retail marijuana sales in the light industrial zones in the city...

The Yakima City Council will see a big change in 2018. Three new council members will be seated after Tuesday's primary election eliminated an incumbent in District 2. Avina Gutierrez didn't get enough votes to advance to the general election...

The final numbers are in on this primary election night and here are the results. The top two winners in the primary election now move to the general election set for Tuesday, Nov. 7. Yakima City Council District 2 candidates. Jason White 25...

If you live in the city of Selah you're being asked to support an M&O levy to pay to operate a new aquatic center. A one year $300,000 levy to allow the center to open and replace the current pool. Aimee Ozanich with the Selah Parks and Recreation Service Area. "I...

The August 1 primary election is right around the corner. If you live in the city of Yakima in council districts 2,4 or 6 and you haven't yet voted your ballot here's your chance to learn more about the candidate in your district. Just click on the links and listen to how the candidate will tackle such issues as gang violence, economic development and a possible change in city government... Read M