Major Cleanup of Yakima and Naches Rivers Set For WednesdayMajor Cleanup of Yakima and Naches Rivers Set For WednesdayAuthorities say abandoned camps pose a serious health risk to people and the environment. Lance TormeyLance Tormey
Homelessness Increasing in Yakima CountyHomelessness Increasing in Yakima CountyThe Yakima County Department of Human Services conducted the survey on February 24th across Yakima County. Lance TormeyLance Tormey
See a Homeless Person in Yakima? Call the Outreach TeamSee a Homeless Person in Yakima? Call the Outreach Team Mission Executive Director Mike Johnson tells KIT news homelessness in Yakima grew by 49% over the last yearLance TormeyLance Tormey
Yakima Council Parks Parking Lot Idea For HomelessYakima Council Parks Parking Lot Idea For HomelessThe move by the council to not open the lot is in agreement with the city staff that recommended the city not go forward with the idea at this time.Lance TormeyLance Tormey
Homeless Expert Says Nix Yakima Parking Lot IdeaHomeless Expert Says Nix Yakima Parking Lot IdeaMike Johnson says a move by the city to designate a secure parking lot for people who live in their vehicles is the wrong move and won't help the local homeless problem. Lance TormeyLance Tormey
Will The Yakima Council Create a “Safe Parking Area” For Homeless?Will The Yakima Council Create a “Safe Parking Area” For Homeless?The council has a short agenda. One item on the agenda however is expected to generate a lot of discussion.Lance TormeyLance Tormey
New Council Could Cancel Parking Lot For HomelessNew Council Could Cancel Parking Lot For HomelessMike Johnson, considered an expert in dealing with homelessness says he wasn't contacted by the city before the council voted last weekLance TormeyLance Tormey
Homeless Seattle Man Lives in a Noisy RV Recording Studio, Angers NeighborsHomeless Seattle Man Lives in a Noisy RV Recording Studio, Angers NeighborsTheir local city council isn't doing anything about it, so the neighbors and business owners are ticked off.Reesha On The RadioReesha On The Radio
You can Help The Homeless Stay Warm This Winter in YakimaYou can Help The Homeless Stay Warm This Winter in YakimaEach year hundreds of homeless people in Yakima seek winter shelter at the Yakima Union Gospel Mission and at area churches.Lance TormeyLance Tormey
Are You Donating to Panhandlers in Yakima? Stop Now!Are You Donating to Panhandlers in Yakima? Stop Now!It's reality check time. Giving money to panhandlers makes you part of the problem.Sarah JSarah J