ELECTION 2018

The on-again, off-again Yakima Downtown Plaza is off again, and given Tuesday's vote totals of 69 percent no to just 30 percent yes, it's no doubt off for good.

Washington's congressional delegation gives up a Republican seat for a 7-3 Democrat majority.

With 98 state House seats up for grabs across Washington, Democrats currently hold a 50-48 advantage.

Yakima voters sent a clear message about the downtown plaza. The advisory vote was 69 percent saying NO.

Washingtonians were asked to weigh in on 4 statewide initiatives including environmental taxation, police training, changes in gun ownership and purchasing and the prohibition of local taxation on grocery items.

What if you totally spaced and forgot to register to vote in time for today's election?

Ross says he expects to see a 60 to 65 percent turnout for the election.

The "Yes on the Plaza" people would like to invite you to take a virtual tour of the proposed plaza

This year the number is expected to be much higher. In fact this week before the election the turnout is already at 26 percent.

Smith...seriously breached ethics and fairness by pawning off their letters as the work of another. Smith, who is the publisher and editor of the Yakima Valley Business Times, declined to answer when asked if he crossed an ethical line.