Politics

YAKIMA, Wash.-The Yakima Health District is hosting a safe gun storage giveaway event on Saturday, May 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Coastal Farm and Ranch. Free lock boxes and trigger locks will be given out at the event, and information and resources on the importance of safe firearm storage, especially in homes with children or teens will be available, according to the YHD.

YAKIMA, Wash.-- United Way of Central Washington is set to host a resource fair at the Yakima Valley Museum Thursday. The resource fair is expected to include 34 agencies which will offer services to the Yakima community. Some of the listed agencies that will be in attendance can be found...

YAKIMA, Wash.- 62.5 certificated jobs were cut from the Yakima School District in March as the district looked to make up a $20 million budget shortfall. All of those employees have now been offered another position in the district through a recall process. Superintendent Dr. Trevor Greene says that some offers have been accepted, some have yet to decide, and some have taken jobs outside of YSD.

Someone will die today of a drug overdose in Washington State. Someone will die tomorrow as well. Local and state officials are doing everything possible to stop the deaths but it's a struggle because so many people are addicted to drugs in the state. So far 37 people have died of an drug overdose in Yakima County this year.

YAKIMA, Wash. - The East Valley School District announced on Monday that its initial decision to disestablish its JROTC program will be moving forward. EVSD initially decided to suspend the program for the 2024-25 school year on April 26. The decision was made due to low interest and lack of a qualified instructor.

Not long ago, we explored some of the biggest shortages facing Washington state. These included surprising things like ferries (who would have thought). If you have lived in Washington long enough, you can probably already guess a few of the other things on the list, like housing and substitute teachers.

YAKIMA- The City of Yakima’s annual Outdoor Summer Cinema Series at Chesterley Park is fast approaching. It is an opportunity for Yakima residents to watch free movies under the stars for an inexpensive “night out” for families. “This cinema series not only adds to Yakima’s overall quality...

YAKIMA, Wash.- From Monday, March 20, to Thursday, March 27, Yakima Avenue will be limited to one westbound lane between 6th Street and Naches Avenue. According to the City of Yakima, the city plans to replace the sidewalk in the area. The westbound lane will be affected between 7 a.m....

The fire east of Yakima neared 50 acres in size and is now in mop-up. Wildfire east of Yakima in mop-up, just under 50 acres in size.

The Washington state Attorney General, Bob Ferguson, has taken legal action against the Archdiocese of Seattle for its alleged refusal to cooperate with an ongoing investigation into an alleged cover-up of clergy abuse. Ferguson’s office announced the legal action in a press release and accompanying press conference, stating that the archdiocese had declined to comply with the investigation into whether charitable funds were used to conceal child sex abuse allegations by clergy within the three Washington dioceses of the Catholic Church.

The State FFA Foundation is giving its Finley chapter a $40,000 grant. Finley FFA awarded grant for member transport vehicle.

The field of candidates vying to become Washington's next governor expanded to three individuals named Bob Ferguson on Friday. A conservative Republican activist, Glen Morgan, caused a stir in the race by recruiting two Democratic contenders with the same name as the presumed Democratic front-runner, Attorney General Bob Ferguson. The last-minute addition of these two new candidates, one from Yakima and the other from Graham, adds further complexity to the Aug. 6 primary ballot, which now features a total of 30 contenders. Morgan, known for his efforts in conservative politics, reached out to various Washington residents named Bob Ferguson, eventually convincing two to run for governor. He admitted that the decision was somewhat impulsive, and he had to quickly raise funds to cover their filing fees. The Yakima candidate is described as a retired state worker, while the Graham candidate is a military veteran, although neither has prior political experience. According to Morgan, both share a disapproval of the attorney general. Attorney General Bob Ferguson declined to comment on the matter, while former governor Christine Gregoire, speaking on behalf of his campaign, criticized the move as "highly deceiving and potentially illegal," alleging it was an attempt to mislead voters. Now, the Secretary of State, Steve Hobbs, faces the task of determining how to differentiate the candidates on the ballot. State law allows for additional information to be included on the ballot if candidates' names are similar enough to cause confusion. Hobbs is considering adding candidates' occupations to distinguish them. The ballot order was decided through a random drawing, placing the newly entered Bob Fergusons as the second and third listed candidates, with Attorney General Bob Ferguson appearing 13th on the ballot. More at:www.ninaworldnews.com.

YAKIMA- “Quilts in the City” returned to the Yakima Convention Center today organized by the Yakima Valley Quilter’s Guild. The theme of this year’s show is “Where Colors Come True” and around 400 quilts are expected to be on display over the two-day event.

SUNNYSIDE, Wash. - The City of Sunnyside announced its new weekly Music in the Park event where local artists will be featured in Centennial Square every Wednesday over the summer. The event is presented by Interim City Manager and Police Chief Rob Layman and the Economic Development Department. A different...

SUNNYSIDE, Wash. - The Sunnyside City Council issued a proclamation on Tuesday stating that May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The proclamation was put forward by Miss Yakima County Valeria Lopez and hopes to promote mental wellness and prevention efforts. If you or someone you know is facing mental health...

UNION GAP, Wash. — MultiCare Health System will break ground this fall on a $25 million neighborhood emergency department in Union Gap to ease the pressure on its Yakima hospital.