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Asko replaces K9 Trex who died in November after suffering from an "undiagnosable gastrointestinal disorder."

Zorro the other Yakima Police Department K9 is healthy and on the job.

The donation of equipment comes from K9 Foundation Yakima Valley. It was started in February of 2021 to support Yakima County law enforcement agencies K-9 programs.

The event is called "Kome Out For K9's." It's set to happen Saturday, June 26 at Tailgaters in Selah from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Donated funds will be used for food, medical bills, training tools, continued training, as well as the purchasing and training for new K9's for agencies in the Yakima Valley.

A new four legged police officer is on the job in Yakima.

A retired K-9 from the Yakima Police Department named Flash has made it to the final round of voting for the American Humane Hero Dog Awards and is a top three finalist in the Law Enforcement division. Former Yakima Police officer Jason Johnson says Flash was the inspiration for him starting Project K-9 Hero, a foundation that supports retired police K-9's...

Police spokesman Mike Bastinelli says the K9 officers are vital to the department. You can help raise fund for the K9 program on Saturday.

Officials say Deputy Ward and K-9 Zuza have successfully completed over 400 hours of K-9 specific training with the Spokane Police Department.