Yakima, WA man sentenced for illegal elk trafficking
A Yakima County man was sentenced on Oct. 23 to two weeks in jail for trafficking elk, possibly through the black market.
A Yakima County man was sentenced on Oct. 23 to two weeks in jail for trafficking elk, possibly through the black market.
Historic drought in Washington's Yakima Basin
The Washington State Department of Ecology says water from the Yakima Basin reservoirs will run out after Monday.
The Washington State Department of Ecology says water from the Yakima Basin reservoirs will run out after Monday.
Parasitic sunflower discovered in WA
A parasitic weed never seen on the North American continent before has been found in Yakima.
A parasitic weed never seen on the North American continent before has been found in Yakima.
First person in WA infected with West Nile Virus in 2025
For the first time in 2025, someone in Washington state has been infected with the West Nile Virus.
For the first time in 2025, someone in Washington state has been infected with the West Nile Virus.
Horse tests positive for West Nile virus in Yakima County
The Washington State Department of Agriculture has reported its first case of West Nile virus infecting a horse in Yakima County.
The Washington State Department of Agriculture has reported its first case of West Nile virus infecting a horse in Yakima County.
West Nile virus detected in horse in Yakima County, WA
The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has reported its first case of West Nile virus infecting a horse in Yakima County.
The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has reported its first case of West Nile virus infecting a horse in Yakima County.
Wildcat Fire burns near Naches, WA
East of the Cascades, more than 10 wildfires are burning right now, with the newest being the Wildcat Fire near Naches.
East of the Cascades, more than 10 wildfires are burning right now, with the newest being the Wildcat Fire near Naches.
Paws in the Pool at risk as city pulls funding
In Yakima, a group of dogs got to cool off at Franklin Pool, but it might be the last time for a while, as budget cuts have put the future of the pool up in the air.
In Yakima, a group of dogs got to cool off at Franklin Pool, but it might be the last time for a while, as budget cuts have put the future of the pool up in the air.
Hydroplane boat races make debut in Yakima, WA
Hydroplane boat racing came to Yakima for the first time this weekend, drawing spectators from across the Pacific Northwest to the Central Washington State Fairgrounds for the two-day event.
Hydroplane boat racing came to Yakima for the first time this weekend, drawing spectators from across the Pacific Northwest to the Central Washington State Fairgrounds for the two-day event.
Yakima voters to weigh in on cannabis ban
Voters in Yakima will soon get a chance to weigh in on whether or not to continue a ban that prohibits the sale, production or processing of cannabis in unincorporated parts of the county.
Voters in Yakima will soon get a chance to weigh in on whether or not to continue a ban that prohibits the sale, production or processing of cannabis in unincorporated parts of the county.
WA juice plant owner sentenced for moldy products
A Sunnyside woman has been sentenced for running a plant where inspectors uncovered moldy, rancid juice products.
A Sunnyside woman has been sentenced for running a plant where inspectors uncovered moldy, rancid juice products.
Garfield HS senior shot, killed in Yakima
Gun violence claimed the life of an 18-year-old student who attended Garfield High School on Easter Sunday in Yakima.
Gun violence claimed the life of an 18-year-old student who attended Garfield High School on Easter Sunday in Yakima.
Vigil held for Seattle high school student killed in Yakima on Easter
An 18-year-old Garfield High School student was shot and killed in Yakima on Easter Sunday. Today, Police arrested a 21-year-old man accused of shooting the student.
An 18-year-old Garfield High School student was shot and killed in Yakima on Easter Sunday. Today, Police arrested a 21-year-old man accused of shooting the student.
Seattle high school student shot, killed in Yakima on Easter Sunday
Police arrested a man accused of shooting and killing a Garfield High School student in Yakima on Easter Sunday.
Police arrested a man accused of shooting and killing a Garfield High School student in Yakima on Easter Sunday.
Drought emergency declared in Central Washington: 'This is the new normal'
Warm spring weather has many Washingtonians heading outdoors—but state officials are sounding the alarm.
Warm spring weather has many Washingtonians heading outdoors—but state officials are sounding the alarm.
Immigration crackdown impacts local WA communities
It's been a terrifying few days for Hispanic communities across Washington state, as the president's campaign promise to crackdown on illegal immigration comes into reality.
It's been a terrifying few days for Hispanic communities across Washington state, as the president's campaign promise to crackdown on illegal immigration comes into reality.
Push to eradicate Japanese beetle across WA
There's a big push to eradicate the invasive Japanese beetle in Washington state, specifically in Benton, Franklin and Yakima counties.
There's a big push to eradicate the invasive Japanese beetle in Washington state, specifically in Benton, Franklin and Yakima counties.
Japanese beetle infestation threatens Washington agriculture, gardens
The invasive Japanese beetle is wreaking havoc on Washington’s agriculture and gardens, and state officials warn that the fight to eradicate the pest could take over a decade.
The invasive Japanese beetle is wreaking havoc on Washington’s agriculture and gardens, and state officials warn that the fight to eradicate the pest could take over a decade.
Family of murdered Yakima mom seeking $50 million
The family of a paraeducator and mother of two, who was killed earlier this year, will be taking police and school officials to court.
The family of a paraeducator and mother of two, who was killed earlier this year, will be taking police and school officials to court.
WA family files $50M claim against schools, police over campus murder
The family of a para-educator and mother of two that was shot and killed in a school parking lot by her ex-husband in April will be taking police and school officials to court.
The family of a para-educator and mother of two that was shot and killed in a school parking lot by her ex-husband in April will be taking police and school officials to court.