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  • Thursday, February 23 2012 12:42 AM EST2012-02-23 05:42:16 GMT
    Moving water has washed out part of a roadway west of Ellensburg.
    Moving water has washed out part of a roadway west of Ellensburg.

  • Wednesday, February 22 2012 9:35 PM EST2012-02-23 02:35:19 GMT
    YAKIMA, Wash. --  Many programs relying on federal funding are facing significant cuts which has some program leaders wanting to get the ball rolling on the approval process.
    YAKIMA, Wash. --  Many programs relying on federal funding are facing significant cuts which has some program leaders wanting to get the ball rolling on the approval process.

  • Wednesday, February 22 2012 9:24 PM EST2012-02-23 02:24:27 GMT
    The Yakima Police Department has officially hired on a new recruit.
    The Yakima Police Department has officially hired on a new recruit.

  • Wednesday, February 22 2012 9:11 PM EST2012-02-23 02:11:09 GMT
    UNION GAP, Wash. -- A legal fight continues to brew between the owners of a trailer park and the City of Union Gap.
    UNION GAP, Wash. -- A legal fight continues to brew between the owners of a trailer park and the City of Union Gap.

  • Wednesday, February 22 2012 9:02 PM EST2012-02-23 02:02:50 GMT
    Representative Doc Hastings visited VFW Post 379 in Yakima today. He wanted to learn more about what it offers for veterans and tour the building.
    Representative Doc Hastings visited VFW Post 379 in Yakima today. He wanted to learn more about what it offers for veterans and tour the building.

  • Wednesday, February 22 2012 8:56 PM EST2012-02-23 01:56:47 GMT
    The Yakima County Gang Assessment is about a month away from being finished.
    The Yakima County Gang Assessment is about a month away from being finished.

  • Wednesday, February 22 2012 1:11 PM EST2012-02-22 18:11:32 GMT
    A federal judge plans to rule on whether Washington state can require pharmacies to stock and sell Plan B or other emergency contraceptives. Washington requires pharmacies to sell any drug that's in demand.
    A federal judge plans to rule on whether Washington state can require pharmacies to stock and sell Plan B or other emergency contraceptives. Washington requires pharmacies to sell any drug that's in demand.

  • Wednesday, February 22 2012 11:12 AM EST2012-02-22 16:12:30 GMT
    White Pass Ski Area officials have just announced the ski resort will be closed today due to the severe weather.
    White Pass Ski Area officials have just announced the ski resort will be closed today due to the severe weather.

  • Wednesday, February 22 2012 10:48 AM EST2012-02-22 15:48:26 GMT
    The parent company of Sterling Savings Bank is laying off 6 percent of its employees in an effort to cut costs.
    The parent company of Sterling Savings Bank is laying off 6 percent of its employees in an effort to cut costs.

  • Wednesday, February 22 2012 9:44 AM EST2012-02-22 14:44:28 GMT
    A memorial ski will be held Wednesday in Leavenworth for three men killed in an avalanche near Stevens Pass over the weekend.
    A memorial ski will be held Wednesday in Leavenworth for three men killed in an avalanche near Stevens Pass over the weekend.

  • Wednesday, February 22 2012 9:14 AM EST2012-02-22 14:14:20 GMT
    A federal judge today is set to rule on whether Washington state can require pharmacies to stock and sell Plan B or other emergency contraceptives.
    A federal judge today is set to rule on whether Washington state can require pharmacies to stock and sell Plan B or other emergency contraceptives.

  • Tuesday, February 21 2012 10:15 PM EST2012-02-22 03:15:12 GMT
    YAKIMA, Wash. -- Heavy wind gusts damaged power poles and caused several power outages in the Yakima Valley Tuesday.
    YAKIMA, Wash. -- Heavy wind gusts damaged power poles and caused several power outages in the Yakima Valley Tuesday.

  • Tuesday, February 21 2012 9:17 PM EST2012-02-22 02:17:31 GMT
    TOPPENISH, Wash. -- Police are looking for the suspect involved in an armed robbery at a restaurant in Toppenish.
    TOPPENISH, Wash. -- Police are looking for the suspect involved in an armed robbery at a restaurant in Toppenish.

  • Tuesday, February 21 2012 8:45 PM EST2012-02-22 01:45:46 GMT
    The Navy says a 29-year-old sailor assigned to a Trident submarine based at Bangor, Wash., has been found dead in his quarters.
    The Navy says a 29-year-old sailor assigned to a Trident submarine based at Bangor, Wash., has been found dead in his quarters.

  • Tuesday, February 21 2012 4:45 PM EST2012-02-21 21:45:57 GMT
    We continue to follow search for the new Yakima police chief. Interim City Manager Michael Morales has narrowed his choices down to two candidates.
    We continue to follow search for the new Yakima police chief. Interim City Manager Michael Morales has narrowed his choices down to two candidates.

     

  • Tuesday, February 21 2012 3:42 PM EST2012-02-21 20:42:26 GMT
    Gov. Chris Gregoire will be in Washington, D.C. this weekend for a meeting of the National Governors Association.
    Gov. Chris Gregoire will be in Washington, D.C. this weekend for a meeting of the National Governors Association.

  • Tuesday, February 21 2012 1:36 PM EST2012-02-21 18:36:16 GMT
    A Connell man died when he was caught in an avalanche that killed two snowmobilers said northwestern Montana officials.
    A Connell man died when he was caught in an avalanche that killed two snowmobilers said northwestern Montana officials.

  • Tuesday, February 21 2012 1:15 PM EST2012-02-21 18:15:34 GMT
    The avalanche danger caused by heavy rain on top of snow has interrupted travel Tuesday on Interstate 90 across Snoqualmie Pass, between Ellensburg and North Bend.
    The avalanche danger caused by heavy rain on top of snow has interrupted travel Tuesday on Interstate 90 across Snoqualmie Pass, between Ellensburg and North Bend.

  • Tuesday, February 21 2012 7:14 AM EST2012-02-21 12:14:02 GMT
    Businesses in Yakima can learn more about using the site TripAdvisor Wednesday during a seminar at the convention center.
    Businesses in Yakima can learn more about using the site TripAdvisor Wednesday during a seminar at the convention center.

  • Tuesday, February 21 2012 6:14 AM EST2012-02-21 11:14:49 GMT
    The mother of Denver Broncos Quarterback Tim Tebow is coming to Yakima tomorrow morning.
    The mother of Denver Broncos Quarterback Tim Tebow is coming to Yakima tomorrow morning.

  • Monday, February 20 2012 10:10 PM EST2012-02-21 03:10:04 GMT
    WHITE PASS, Wash. -- Several inches of new snow over the holiday weekend helped boost business for area ski resorts.
    WHITE PASS, Wash. -- Several inches of new snow over the holiday weekend helped boost business for area ski resorts.

  • Monday, February 20 2012 4:21 PM EST2012-02-20 21:21:42 GMT
    The Central Washington State Fair is still months away, but through the end of February you can buy a special $40 pass that will get you in for all ten days.
    The Central Washington State Fair is still months away, but through the end of February you can buy a special $40 pass that will get you in for all ten days.

  • Monday, February 20 2012 1:36 PM EST2012-02-20 18:36:22 GMT
    WAPATO, Wash. -- A  man was killed in an early morning train accident Friday near the area of N. Track Road and Donald Road.
    WAPATO, Wash. -- A  man was killed in an early morning train accident Friday near the area of N. Track Road and Donald Road.

  • Monday, February 20 2012 1:31 PM EST2012-02-20 18:31:54 GMT
    A stolen car being chased by police crashed in Walla Walla, injuring three people. There were outstanding arrest warrants for a man and woman in the stolen car.
    A stolen car being chased by police crashed in Walla Walla, injuring three people. There were outstanding arrest warrants for a man and woman in the stolen car.

  • Monday, February 20 2012 1:24 PM EST2012-02-20 18:24:32 GMT
    Three skiers were killed Sunday when an avalanche swept them about a quarter-mile down an out-of-bounds canyon at a popular resort, but a fourth skier caught up in the slide was saved by a safety device, authorities said.
    Three skiers were killed Sunday when an avalanche swept them about a quarter-mile down an out-of-bounds canyon at a popular resort, but a fourth skier caught up in the slide was saved by a safety device, authorities said.

  • Sunday, February 19 2012 10:43 PM EST2012-02-20 03:43:30 GMT
    Thousands of musicians and music educators were in Yakima this weekend for an annual conference and concert.
    Thousands of musicians and music educators were in Yakima this weekend for an annual conference and concert.

  • Sunday, February 19 2012 10:38 PM EST2012-02-20 03:38:49 GMT
    The 23rd Annual Central Washington Sportsmen Show wrapped up at the Yakima SunDome Sunday.
    The 23rd Annual Central Washington Sportsmen Show wrapped up at the Yakima SunDome Sunday.

  • Sunday, February 19 2012 10:05 PM EST2012-02-20 03:05:52 GMT
    Friday, a 14-year-old boy was hit and killed. Now people who live in the area are saying that stretch of road has always been a bad area.
    Friday, a 14-year-old boy was hit and killed. Now people who live in the area are saying that stretch of road has always been a bad area.

  • Saturday, February 18 2012 10:23 PM EST2012-02-19 03:23:28 GMT
    Mardi Gras isn't until Tuesday, but St. Paul School in Yakima is already celebrating.
    Mardi Gras isn't until Tuesday, but St. Paul School in Yakima is already celebrating.

  • Saturday, February 18 2012 9:50 PM EST2012-02-19 02:50:35 GMT
    Many wineries in the Columbia Basin and Yakima Valley kicked off their annual Red Wine and Chocolate event Saturday.
    Many wineries in the Columbia Basin and Yakima Valley kicked off their annual Red Wine and Chocolate event Saturday.

  • Friday, February 17 2012 10:08 PM EST2012-02-18 03:08:48 GMT
    OLYMPIA, Wash.  - Washington's exports climbed 21 percent in 2011, hitting a record high of $64.6 -billion dollars in 2011.
    OLYMPIA, Wash.  - Washington's exports climbed 21 percent in 2011, hitting a record high of $64.6 -billion dollars in 2011.

  • Friday, February 17 2012 9:14 PM EST2012-02-18 02:14:15 GMT
    Wineries across the Yakima Valley and Tri Cities are hosting "Red Wine and Chocolate" events this weekend.
    Wineries across the Yakima Valley and Tri Cities are hosting "Red Wine and Chocolate" events this weekend.

  • Friday, February 17 2012 9:12 PM EST2012-02-18 02:12:17 GMT
    Investigators still don't have any suspects in the murder of a 28-year-old Mattawa woman who was seven months pregnant.
    Investigators still don't have any suspects in the murder of a 28-year-old Mattawa woman who was seven months pregnant.

  • Friday, February 17 2012 9:06 PM EST2012-02-18 02:06:43 GMT
    UPDATE: Police in Zillah have released the name of the man involved in an early morning shooting at the Sunmart Mini Mart on Vintage Valley Parkway.
    UPDATE: Police in Zillah have released the name of the man involved in an early morning shooting at the Sunmart Mini Mart on Vintage Valley Parkway.

  • Police in Zillah are looking for the person or people involved in an early morning shooting.
    Police in Zillah are looking for the person or people involved in an early morning shooting.

  • Friday, February 17 2012 12:26 AM EST2012-02-17 05:26:35 GMT
    There appears to be a faint light at the end of the tunnel when it comes to Washington's economy.
    There appears to be a faint light at the end of the tunnel when it comes to Washington's economy.

  • Thursday, February 16 2012 10:50 PM EST2012-02-17 03:50:49 GMT
    YAKIMA, Wash. -- More than four dozen people from ten different countries became naturalized U.S. citizens Thursday in Yakima.
    YAKIMA, Wash. -- More than four dozen people from ten different countries became naturalized U.S. citizens Thursday in Yakima.

  • Thursday, February 16 2012 10:01 PM EST2012-02-17 03:01:28 GMT
    UNION GAP, Wash. -- Cabela's Incorporated announced Thursday they'll be opening their first outpost store in Union Gap at the former Costco.
    UNION GAP, Wash. -- Cabela's Incorporated announced Thursday they'll be opening their first outpost store in Union Gap at the former Costco.

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