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Firefighters Battle Blazes in Ahtanum Creek and South Fork Tieton
Firefighters up and down the valley were busy with wildfires Thursday and they're busy again today. Early Thursday Firefighters responded to the Ahtanum Creek Fire in the 22,000 block of Ahtanum. Firefighters were able to keep the fire small at less than an acre. FIREFIGHTERS ARE BUSY WITH THE SOUTH...
Shawn Boyle appointed as interim Yakima police chief
YAKIMA, Wash. - Yakima Police Captain Shawn Boyle was appointed as the new interim Yakima police chief, filling the gap caused by the retirement of Chief Matt Murray. Interim Yakima City Manager Dave Zabell says Boyle will take the role on July 1, immediately following Murray's retirement date of June 30.
Kidder Mathews Sells 18-Unit Chestnut Grove Townhomes
Max Frame of the Simon and Anderson team, a multifamily investment team at Kidder Mathews, successfully facilitated the off-market sale of the 18-unit Chestnut Grove Townhomes located at 100 Peach Tree Lane, Yakima, Washington. The property sold for $3.34 million, or $185,556 per unit. The 18-unit duplex portfolio was built...
Braving the WA State Heatwave: A Test of Survival Without A/C
Can you live comfortably in Washington without air conditioning?. Well...the real answer is yes and no. Depending on WHERE you reside in the Evergreen State, it's about comfort and how much heat you can tolerate. Everyone's threshold is different. Personally, I love the triple digit heat we get in Tri-Cities.
Man convicted of murder in death of Washington police officer shot by deputy sentenced to 29 years
VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — A Washington state man found guilty of murder for his role in the 2022 death of a police officer who was mistakenly shot by a sheriff’s deputy was sentenced Friday to 29 years in prison. A Clark County Superior Court judge sentenced Julio Segura...
Yakima family Reunites with Daughter during Reunification Month
YAKIMA- For more than a decade, the child welfare community has celebrated the month of June as national Reunification Month. In Yakima County, hope and transformation took center stage at the 13th Annual Reunification Celebration which took place June 27th at the Cascade Gardens. Thirteen people graduated from the family...
Art showing hosts refugee creators
YAKIMA- This weekend, Operation Shoulder to Shoulder is hosting an art show where all the artists are refugees. One artist is a former journalist with the us special forces from Afghanistan. The second is a woman who brought her family, including seven children, from Ukraine to the United States. The final artist is from Nicaragua, and he sought refuge because of their government oppression.
Capitol Theatre Presents Addams Family, Shrek, Hadestown + More
The Capitol Theatre just announced their Capitol Best series, and it's sure to be one of the best ones yet. The idea of the Capitol Best is they announce the line-up of stage shows for that season. These shows include musicals, dance, theater, stage plays, and more. The types of...
Alicia Jacob steps into role as assistant superintendent at ESD 105
YAKIMA, Wash.-- With Shane Backlund taking over the new position of superintendent at Educational Service District 105, they've now hired his replacement. Alicia Jacob is set to take over as assistant superintendent at ESD 105 on July 1st. Jacob was previously an assistant superintendent at Yakima School District and an...
Yakima’s State Fair Park Hosts Family-Oriented 4th of July Celebration
If you're staying in Yakima for the upcoming 4th of July holiday you have two different community celebrations to enjoy in the upper valley. The largest will be held at Yakima's State Fair Park billed as a "fabulous family-oriented Fourth of July." Park officials say you are encouraged to bring your own food or purchase food from one of the many vendors that will be at the event. The celebration includes a carnival with fun rides and the 20-minute long fireworks display along with patriotic music starting at 10:00 pm. The gates open at 12:00 pm.
Yakima Humane Society shares pet safety tips for 4th of July
YAKIMA, Wash. - With the Fourth of July coming up, the Yakima Humane Society shared some pet safety tips to keep them safe. YHS says to exercise pets early in the day when they will be easier to handle and calmer without fireworks going off. Be sure to keep items...
Elevated Fire Danger as Strong Winds Return to PNW on Sunday & Monday
Strong winds make a return to Washington and Oregon with a dry trough moving through the area. It's a double threat this weekend as Geomagnetic storm conditions have reached G4 (SEVERE) levels. The winds will be an issue Sunday into Monday. Fire spread concerns will be elevated, as always this...
Go inside Amazon's largest fulfillment center in Washington state
ARLINGTON, Wash. — It's one of the biggest and busiest buildings in the Northwest. Amazon's latest fulfillment center in Arlington is the largest in Washington state - processing tens of thousands of orders every single day. "This building is roughly 3 million square feet of storage so we can...
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