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FBI Issues Jugging Warning: Video All Washingtonians Need to See
The FBI has issued a warning of an increasing crime trend called "jugging." Jugging is when a criminal suspect or group targets a customer leaving a bank ATM, or building with a significant amount of cash. Thieves approach victims as they get into their vehicles, or in some cases actually follow the victim as they drive off, to rob them at another location.
Union Gap Police seeking Marshalls thief
UNION GAP- The Union Gap Police Department is seeking KIMA Action News’ viewers help following a recent spate of thefts from the Valley Mall. Sergeant Santucci is investigating thefts that occurred at Marshalls, located in the Union Gap Valley Mall. The photos provided by the UGPD are of the...
Wildfires erupt in West, Canada amid major heat wave
A dangerous heat wave will continue into midweek in much of the West as large wildfires burn out of control in several states, particularly California, Oregon and Washington. Why it matters: The combination of heat and wildfire smoke is bringing a significant threat to public health, and smoke from fires burning in Canada may soon move into the U.S. as well.
Level 3 (GO NOW) evacuations issued for Black Canyon Fire northwest of Naches as fire grows overnight
YAKIMA COUNTY, Wash. -UPDATE JULY 23 7:50 a.m. Level 2 (GET SET) evacuation notices have now been issued for residents in the Wenas and Conrad Ranch areas of Selah, according to Yakima Valley Emergency Management. Residents in the following areas should have their families and pets ready to go and...
Washington Spirit defeats Chivas Femenil and starts Summer Cup with victory
The Washington Spirit began their journey in the NWSL x LIGA MX Femenil Summer Cup with a remarkable 2-1 victory over Chivas Femenil, showing the team's strength and ability in a tournament that brings together all 14 NWSL clubs and six Liga MX teams, marks the NWSL's first international collaboration, and promises to raise the level of women's soccer.
Irrigon Watermelon Festival ignites 40th year with fireworks
IRRIGON — The Irrigon Watermelon Festival will blast into its 40th year with a massive fireworks show on Saturday, July 27. Charlene Cooley said the committee approached the Morrow County Unified Recreation District two years ago to request funding. The district, she said, provided $30,000. “They sponsor our entertainment...
Level 3 (GO NOW) evacuations issued for Black Canyon Fire northwest of Naches as fire grows overnight
YAKIMA COUNTY, Wash. - UPDATE JULY 23 5:27 a.m. Yakima Valley Emergency Management issued new evacuation orders early Tuesday morning while crews continued to respond to the Black Canyon Fire in the Upper Wenas area. Officials are requesting for anyone in the area of Lakeview Road and Elk Ridge Lane...
West Valley crews close Summitview Avenue for wildfire response
YAKIMA, Wash. - West Valley Fire Rescue closed Summitview Avenue west of North Pear Avenue in response to a fire. Officials said the fire involved power lines. The Pacific Power Outage map showed 93 customers without power at 8:50 p.m. due to emergency de-energization. Officials asked drivers to avoid the...
‘Endangered’ status to remain in effect for Washington wolves
A sharply-divided state panel on Friday retained strict protections for gray wolves in Washington, concluding their status under the state’s endangered species law should not change despite signs of a growing population. In a pair of 5-4 votes, the Washington State Fish and Wildlife Commission rejected downlisting wolves from “endangered” to either “threatened” or “sensitive,” […] The post ‘Endangered’ status to remain in effect for Washington wolves appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
Dave & Busters is Finally Coming to Eastern Washington
There have been rumors and rumblings around Dave & Busters coming to Eastern Washington, including several rumors of one coming to Yakima that started last year. Happy to say that Eastern Washington is finally slated to get the ever-popular Dave & Busters. If you're not familiar, think of it like...
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