Driver pleads guilty to killing 17-year-old field worker
A man who ran over and killed a 17-year-old girl working in a Lower Valley field on the Yakama reservation pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in U.S. District Court.
A man who ran over and killed a 17-year-old girl working in a Lower Valley field on the Yakama reservation pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in U.S. District Court.
Invasive fungus that harms bats is spreading in Washington
An invasive fungus that causes white-nose syndrome in bats continues to spread in Washington, with the fungus detected in late spring near Rimrock Lake.
An invasive fungus that causes white-nose syndrome in bats continues to spread in Washington, with the fungus detected in late spring near Rimrock Lake.
Over a dozen wildfires burn in Washington State
Evacuations in place due to both the Schneider Springs Fire and Twenty-Five Mile Fire.
Evacuations in place due to both the Schneider Springs Fire and Twenty-Five Mile Fire.
Arrest made in killing amid uproar over state police reforms
Police in Washington said Tuesday they have made an arrest in a teenager’s fatal shooting last month, after their initial response to the case highlighted questions about the state’s sweeping new police reform laws.
Police in Washington said Tuesday they have made an arrest in a teenager’s fatal shooting last month, after their initial response to the case highlighted questions about the state’s sweeping new police reform laws.
Gang member sentenced to 88 years in prison for 2017 killing
A 41-year-old gang member was sentenced Monday to more than 88 years in prison for shooting a Wapato woman in 2017 and attempting to have a witness killed.
A 41-year-old gang member was sentenced Monday to more than 88 years in prison for shooting a Wapato woman in 2017 and attempting to have a witness killed.
3 teens killed, 4 hurt in vehicle rollover near Yakima
Three teenagers were killed and four others were hurt when the pickup they were riding in Thursday rolled over in central Washington, authorities said.
Three teenagers were killed and four others were hurt when the pickup they were riding in Thursday rolled over in central Washington, authorities said.
Yakima County jury finds man guilty in 2017 shooting
A Yakima County Superior Court jury has found a Wapato gang member guilty of shooting a woman in 2017, and trying to arrange the killing of one of the witnesses two years later.
A Yakima County Superior Court jury has found a Wapato gang member guilty of shooting a woman in 2017, and trying to arrange the killing of one of the witnesses two years later.
$1M settlement reached in dairy worker overtime lawsuit
The lawsuit alleged that employees at a Lower Yakima Valley dairy worked nine to 12 hours a day, six days a week without rest breaks, meal pay or overtime pay.
The lawsuit alleged that employees at a Lower Yakima Valley dairy worked nine to 12 hours a day, six days a week without rest breaks, meal pay or overtime pay.
Police: Toddler left home alone injured in fire, found zipped into crib
Once firefighters knocked down the flames, they said they went inside and found a toddler zipped into a crib with no way to escape.
Once firefighters knocked down the flames, they said they went inside and found a toddler zipped into a crib with no way to escape.
7 apple varieties previously thought 'extinct' in eastern Washington have been located
Seven apple varieties previously believed to be lost or extinct have been found in eastern Washington state, including several on land near the communities of Pullman, Colfax and Moscow.
Seven apple varieties previously believed to be lost or extinct have been found in eastern Washington state, including several on land near the communities of Pullman, Colfax and Moscow.
Flight from Pasco forced to make emergency landing in Yakima
An Alaska Airlines flight made an emergency landing in Yakima after reports of possible sparks onboard Friday morning, officials said.
An Alaska Airlines flight made an emergency landing in Yakima after reports of possible sparks onboard Friday morning, officials said.
Washington state apple exports drop substantially in 2020-21 due to pandemic
Washington state apple industry officials have said the fruit’s exports have dropped substantially compared to recent years’ figures.
Washington state apple industry officials have said the fruit’s exports have dropped substantially compared to recent years’ figures.
Washington state's first federal mass vaccination site opens in Yakima
Just in time for the asparagus harvest that will employ large numbers of farmworkers, the federal government has opened a mass COVID-19 vaccination center in Yakima in the center of Washington state’s agricultural region.
Just in time for the asparagus harvest that will employ large numbers of farmworkers, the federal government has opened a mass COVID-19 vaccination center in Yakima in the center of Washington state’s agricultural region.
Yakama Nation sues wineries for using traditional language, culture
Two Zillah winemakers and a wine labeling company have agreed to stop using names from the Yakama Nation’s traditional language after a lawsuit.
Two Zillah winemakers and a wine labeling company have agreed to stop using names from the Yakama Nation’s traditional language after a lawsuit.
AMBER Alert update: 15-year-old girl from Washington found safe in Nevada; one suspect in custody
UPDATE: FBI and local authorities helped safely recover a missing 15-year-old from Yakima, Washington after an AMBER Alert for her was issued for several hours on Monday.
UPDATE: FBI and local authorities helped safely recover a missing 15-year-old from Yakima, Washington after an AMBER Alert for her was issued for several hours on Monday.
Yakima council member misses 28 meetings, collects stipends
Yakima City Councilman Jason White has missed 21 council meetings — including pivotal discussions about hiring a new city manager and passing the 2021 budget — and at least seven additional meetings related to board, commission and committee assignments.
Yakima City Councilman Jason White has missed 21 council meetings — including pivotal discussions about hiring a new city manager and passing the 2021 budget — and at least seven additional meetings related to board, commission and committee assignments.
CAPTURED: Yakima Police arrest shooting suspect found sleeping in car
CAPTURED: Hermino Rojas was booked into the Yakima County jail 1:09 a.m. on Sunday.
CAPTURED: Hermino Rojas was booked into the Yakima County jail 1:09 a.m. on Sunday.
Jordan Gutierrez: Convicted felon wanted for manslaughter, accused of shooting and killing woman in Yakima
A heartbroken mother of a woman shot and killed in Yakima is pleading for someone -- anyone -- to help the Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force catch the shooting suspect and get justice for her daughter.
A heartbroken mother of a woman shot and killed in Yakima is pleading for someone -- anyone -- to help the Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force catch the shooting suspect and get justice for her daughter.
Yakima Speedway fined for allowing fans at races
The owner of Yakima Speedway has been fined $2,500 after fans were allowed to attend an auto-racing event that officials say violated state coronavirus prevention rules.
The owner of Yakima Speedway has been fined $2,500 after fans were allowed to attend an auto-racing event that officials say violated state coronavirus prevention rules.
Wildfires in West affect wine grape harvest in Yakima Valley
Wine grape growers in Washington state have said grapes this year have a better flavor and color than previous years, but it is unclear how many can be salvaged from smoke damage from nearby wildfires.
Wine grape growers in Washington state have said grapes this year have a better flavor and color than previous years, but it is unclear how many can be salvaged from smoke damage from nearby wildfires.