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
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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
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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.

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
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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 issued for 1-year-old in West Richland
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A man accused of killing his ex-wife and girlfriend is believed to have also abducted his 1-year-old child. They may be in a 2009 silver Toyota Camry with WA license CBZ4745. The suspect is 40-year-old Elias Huizar.

Feisty llamas rescued from Yakima County adjust to new life at Pasado's Safe Haven

The team at Pasado's Safe Haven is helping a herd of wooly friends from Yakima County after the county sheriff requested their assistance in saving nine llamas from extreme neglect.

Avalanches kill snowmobilers in Idaho, Washington over the weekend

Two snowmobile riders were killed during separate avalanches in Idaho and Washington on Friday as a multi-day blizzard pounded the Northwest over the weekend.

Sinkhole closes eastbound I-82 near Wapato

Eastbound lanes of Interstate 82 are currently closed near Wapato due to a sinkhole under the highway.

Shooting at Toppenish home leaves 3 dead, 1 critical, shooter takes own life

Police are investigating a shooting that happened at a Toppenish home Thursday morning. Three victims were killed, a fourth is in critical condition and the shooter took his own life.