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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.

The city has received some $19 million in federal funding for the airport since 2010.
The council meets at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Yakima City Hall.

Because the assault happened outside Yakima city limits the case was turned over to the Yakima County Sheriff's office.