Immigration crackdown impacts local WA communities
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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
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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.

Family of murdered Yakima mom seeking $50 million
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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. 

Navy jet wreckage found, search continues for crew
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Earlier Wednesday afternoon, news broke that aerial search crews located the wreckage of a Navy aircraft crash near Mount Rainier.

Navy jet wreckage found near Mount Rainier, crew still missing
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Crews have found the wreckage of a Navy jet that crashed east of Mount Rainier on Tuesday, but its two crew members remain missing.

Navy Growler jet crash in WA: What may have happened near Mt. Rainier

A Navy fighter jet crashed near Mount Rainier on Tuesday, and the status of the pilots remains unknown. Aviation expert John Nance weighs in.

Rescued from cockfighting rings, Washington animal rescue on blitz to rehome roosters

Heartwood Haven has turned negative news coverage into a positive change for how the state handles cockfighting ring busts, rescuing roosters that would normally be euthanized.

1 of last WA GOP congressmen to vote for Trump impeachment defends seat

Congressional primary races in Washington are attracting outsized attention, including one that pits one of the last remaining U.S. House Republicans who voted to impeach Donald Trump against two conservative candidates whose platforms are in lock-step with the GOP presidential nominee.

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
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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.