Black Canyon Fire burns 11,000 acres in Yakima County, residents evacuate
The Black Canyon Fire burning in central Washington has charred an estimated 11,099 acres, and some residents are evacuating for safety.
Yakima County declares emergency as Rimrock Retreat Fire reaches 13,000 acres
The Board of Yakima County Commissioners approved a Declaration of Emergency for the Rimrock Retreat Fire, which has spread more than 13,000 acres and forced residents to evacuate their homes.
US 12 closure extended due to Rimrock Fire burning in Yakima County
Highway 12 is closed in both directions near Rimrock Lake due to a fire, and Level 3 “GO NOW" Evacuations are in place.
Body cameras contradict WA deputies' timeline in mass rooster shooting
A plan to send dozens of former cockfighting roosters to animal sanctuaries, was blocked when Yakima County deputies made the decision to shoot and kill them over fears that the birds would be moved in the dead of night if they left them on the property.
Body cameras contradict WA deputies' timeline in mass rooster shooting
While the Yakima County Sheriff’s Office called it a "challenging decision, but one that was necessary given the circumstances," body camera footage from the deputies who shot and killed 64 roosters paints a different picture, with the animal control officer stating: "I just hate the whole trying to save everything."
Hillman fire destroys two homes, business in Yakima Valley
A fire that swept through Yakima Valley on Monday, destroying multiple buildings along the way, has been contained.
Abandoned kinkajou 'in fair health' after checkup at Tacoma's Point Defiance Zoo
Veterinarians at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium say a kinkajou that was recently found abandoned at a Yakima rest stop is in fair overall health.
WA wildfire roundup: Over 8K acres burning across the state
Fire crews are monitoring several active wildfires across Washington, including one that destroyed multiple homes and displaced families.
Crews battling multiple wildfires across Washington
Several wildfires have burned hundreds of acres across Yakima County, and another recently broke out near Darrington.
Keys Road Fire in Yakima burns 30 acres, evacuations downgraded
Yakima Valley Emergency Management officials have reduced evacuation notices for a wildfire burning in a heavily wooded area in Yakima.
Radiation exposure at Sunnyside Hospital
Police in Sunnyside asked the public to avoid the city's hospital on Sunday after multiple patients who were exposed to radiation at a construction site showed up to the ER.
Sunnyside Hospital decontaminated after radiation exposure
The Sunnyside Hospital was decontaminated after six people who were possibly exposed to radiation showed up to the emergency room on Sunday.
Yakima Co. Sheriff's Office defends controversial decision to kill roosters amid outcry
The Yakima County Sheriff’s Office tried to reason with the public about the overall decision to shoot and kill more than 60 roosters, despite rehoming efforts in place.
The shocking underbelly of cockfighting in Washington state
Despite being outlawed in all 50 states, underground cockfighting has continued throughout the U.S. and in WA for years.
Roosters set for Pierce County sanctuary shot, killed by Yakima County agents
"They all had homes, they had placement, they would have had wonderful lives if it wasn’t for this unnecessary event."
Roosters set for Pierce County sanctuary shot, killed by Yakima County agents
While euthanizing roosters involved in cockfighting rings is not uncommon, the method of dispatching the animals — by gunfire — is highly unusual.
Family, friends remember ex-wife and teen mother killed by Elias Huizar in West Richland
We're learning more about the two people who were killed after police say Elias Huizar, an ex-cop living in West Richland, went on a murderous crime spree and kidnapped his own son.
Who is Elias Huizar? Former Yakima cop accused of child rape, killing 2 women and abducting child
A suspect accused of killing his ex-wife and girlfriend and then fleeing the state with his 1-year-old child has died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a high-speed chase with Oregon State Police.
Former Yakima officer accused of killing 2 women, kidnapping child
A suspect accused of killing his ex-wife and girlfriend and then fleeing the state with his 1-year-old child has died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a high-speed chase with Oregon State Police.
AMBER Alert canceled: Washington 1-year-old found safe after pursuit in Oregon
The 1-year-old boy at the center of an AMBER Alert issued out of West Richland has been found safe.