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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'Minimal' injuries reported after 3rd train derailment in 3 days

A day after a train carrying crude oil derailed and sparked a fire in Whatcom County, a semi struck an empty grain train Wednesday morning and caused it to derail in eastern Washington. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

Evans Canyon Fire 40 percent contained as high winds expected in Kittitas, Yakima County

The Evans Canyon wildfire continues to spread through Kittitas and Yakima County as fire crews work to contain 40% of the fire, and increase from 20% Saturday.