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Garfield County pledges to keep jail shuttered after suicide went undetected
Family members of a man whose suicide went undiscovered in Garfield County jail for 18 hours have settled their claim, in an agreement approved by a superior court judge on Monday. Kyle Lara’s parents say the most important part of the agreement has already occurred: the closure of the jail where he died.
Walla Walla Sweets hosting Yakima Valley Pippins at Borleske Stadium
Walla Walla hosts collegiate summer wooden-bat baseball action Tuesday, July 23, at Borleske Stadium with the Walla Walla Sweets in a West Coast League matchup against the Yakima Valley Pippins. The Sweets go on to win, 10-1.
Cashmere's Simonson scores Hall of Fame honor after 44 years of officiating
CASHMERE– After 44 years of officiating sports games both in the local area and statewide, Cashmere local Steve Simonson is looking forward to his induction into the Washington Officials Association (WOA) Hall of Fame. Simonson originally grew up in Indiana, making the move out to Washington in 1976. After...
Pendletonian heads to the Olympics
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Pendleton native son Rob “Robby” Collins is at his first Olympics. He will be the swim coach for Peru at the games. Before he departed he talked about the long road that now sees him overseeing Peru’s two swimmers who qualified for the Olympic games.
Yakima County Sheriff's Office seeking public's help locating suspect in homicide
YAKIMA - In the early morning of July 3rd, 2024, Yakima County Sheriff's Deputies were called to the 100 block of Bridgeview Rd in Grandview for a report of a man who was shot. Deputies arrived and attempted lifesaving measures. Despite their efforts, the man later died. Detectives and crime...
State resources deployed to combat 6,500-acre Black Canyon Fire in Yakima County
WENAS, Wash. — State resources have mobilized to help local firefighters battle the Black Canyon Fire burning northwest of Naches in Yakima County.The fire ignited at 4:35 p.m. on Monday in an area above Wenas Lake near Black Canyon, approximately 10 miles northwest of Naches and about 15 miles northwest of Selah.Black Canyon Fire PIO Ryan Rodruck said the fire is burning through lighter fuels like grass and sage, but combines with the wind, the fire has grown to 6,500 acres.“It significantly increased that negative fire behavior that increases the rate of spread," Rodruck said.Multiple structures are threatened and evacuation...
State Fire Mobilization Authorized for the Black Canyon Fire
Yakima County – State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the Black Canyon Fire located in Yakima County, near the town of Selah. Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on July 23, 2024, at 11:15 a.m. at the request of Fire Chief Jim Lange, Yakima County Fire District 2.
WSP Adding Extra Patrol in Tri-Cities for Water Follies Weekend
The Tri-City Water Follies is a huge party on the Columbia River in Tri-Cities that shows exciting hydroplane racing in the water. Along the edges of the water are all the spectators having a big ol' party as this event brings in people from all over the Norhtwest. With this,...
Mild middle of week weather for western Oregon, Washington
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Seasonal temperatures and sunshine remain around the Portland, Vancouver metro area on Wednesday. Afternoon highs will return to the low to mid-80s on Wednesday – about normal for this time of the year. Sunny skies will also continue as haze lingers along the horizon. Clouds will increase slightly along the coast as a light drizzle or two is possible during the morning hours.
Camp Hope at risk of cutting shelter capacity due to funding shortfall
YAKIMA, WA-- While work is finally moving forward with a behavioral health center at Camp Hope, another problem has now come up. "This last round of funding, we were not funded to the level we asked for," said Camp Hope CEO Mike Kay. Kay is referring to the RFP awards...
Less than half of WA families who qualify for new tax credit are applying
(The Center Square) – Washington state officials say they are on track to meet the goal of having 50% of eligible families applying for and receiving a tax credit for moderate- and low-income families by this time next year. The Working Families Tax Credit is an annual tax refund for Washington residents worth up to $1,255, depending on income level and the number of qualifying children in a household. According...
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