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. 

Evans Canyon Fire near Yakima grows to 52,000 acres, threatens 900 homes

The fire spread across more than 52,000 acres, destroying five homes and several outbuildings. Residents of about 900 homes are under evacuation orders.

Wildfire in central Washington explodes overnight, forcing hundreds of evacuations

Yakima County emergency management officials say as of this morning, the Evans Canyon fire is 0 percent contained and spreading into neighboring Kittitas County.