The Morning News with Dave and Lance

It's called Decemberfest 2 and it's gonna be a blast with six local bands playing their favorite music of the Season, plus food and 8 breweries.

6 designated crisis responders funded by a grant to Comprehensive Healthcare that could run out within the next year. County officials are hoping the Yakima County Commissioners will consider funding the DCR'S in 2020.

On Tuesday The Yakima City Council cancelled a vote that was set for February of 2020.

The Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Ave., is closed due to water line repairs underway by the Nob Hill Water Association.

The recognition of the Washington apple industry through this specialty plate, combined with the sponsorship support to the Washington Apple Education Foundation, is a win-win for our apple growers and young aspiring students pursuing higher education.

The Yakima Health District has announced the first case of vaping associated lung injury in Yakima County.

Lee previously requested the recount and was going to pay for the action. But the recount was cancelled early Wednesday.

Bruce Smith, part of the group proposing the change tells the Yakima Herald-Republic they'll soon ask the council to place the charter change question on the November 2020 ballot.

The Survey is due December 15th, and administrators say 250 responses are required to provide a comprehensive analysis of community demographics.

Heritage University Enactus students will pack food boxes for 400 Yakima Valley families on Friday for distribution Saturday as part of the annual “Pantry of Hope” campaign.

The Washington State Patrol is warning of a scam in which people are using the phone number of the state patrol making bomb threats.

The proclamation will be made at the Yakima city council meeting Tuesday at Yakima City Hall. The meeting starts at 5:30 p.m.

Earlier this year the Yakima City Council approved a feasibility study for an east side pool.

There are so many ways we can reach out to others that cost nothing at all, one example of that is simply being kind.

The National Retail Federation conducted its annual survey this year, and found the average American plans to spend $659 on gifts for loved ones.

Curtice says there are many missing person cases in Yakima County and families have submitted dental and other records in case remains are ever found. He says he hopes to make an identification soon.

More than 50 entries were a part of the parade as each vehicle and even dogs were covered with colored lights. Companies from throughout the valley were involved from Coca Cola to Burrows Tractor and many others. Some make the event an annual tradition complete with tailgating that included food and…

The work may cause interruptions in your garbage collection. Contact the City of Yakima Refuse Division at 575-6005 for more information.

Vicki Baker, co-owner of Yakima's Grocery Outlet, will be sworn in and start the job as a Yakima County commissioner on Friday, Jan. 3.

It's being billed as Yakima's greatest party ever as Yakima Rotary celebrates 100 years of service to the community and the world!