Ellensburg physician allegedly signed vaccine exemptions without medical justification

A Kittitas County osteopathic physician and surgeon's license to practice has been restricted following reports that she signed off on COVID-19 vaccine exemption waivers for patients without indicating any medical reason.

Rescue crews find body of missing man last seen near Cle Elum

Kittitas County rescue crews have recovered the body of a missing Mississippi man last seen near Cle Elum on November 16.

Search underway for missing Seattle firefighter near Yakima

A search crew with the Yakima and Kittitas county sheriff’s offices are looking for a missing Seattle firefighter near Yakima.

More COVID-19 cases linked to Watershed Music Festival

A cluster of COVID-19 outbreaks has been connected to the three-day Watershed Music Festival at the Gorge Amphitheatre in Grant County, according to health officials.

Secretary of Health asks parents to stop and think before booking vacations

As COVID cases skyrocket in some parts of the country, driven by the more contagious variants, Washington's Secretary of Health has issued a new warning about traveling, particularly aimed at parents.

Evans Canyon Fire 40 percent contained as high winds expected in Kittitas, Yakima County

The Evans Canyon wildfire continues to spread through Kittitas and Yakima County as fire crews work to contain 40% of the fire, and increase from 20% Saturday. 

Evans Canyon Fire near Yakima grows to 52,000 acres, threatens 900 homes

The fire spread across more than 52,000 acres, destroying five homes and several outbuildings. Residents of about 900 homes are under evacuation orders.

Wildfire in central Washington explodes overnight, forcing hundreds of evacuations

Yakima County emergency management officials say as of this morning, the Evans Canyon fire is 0 percent contained and spreading into neighboring Kittitas County.