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.
Man indicted for impersonating U.S. Marshal, scamming woman for $39,000
A man has been indicted for allegedly posing as a U.S. Marshal and scamming a woman out of $39,000 in Yakima.
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.
Toppenish police respond to shooting
Toppenish police are investigating a shooting Thursday morning.
First conviction handed down for child rape from 2019 'Net Nanny' operation
A jury in Yakima has convicted a man for child rape who was one of over a dozen people arrested in that area during a 2019 sting operation for suspected child sexual abusers.
AG requests federal assistance in Everett, Yakima and Spokane to address fentanyl crisis
Record-level overdose deaths in Snohomish, Yakima and Spokane counties over the last several years have prompted state leaders to seek federal assistance in fighting the drug crisis.
Washington state declares drought emergencies in a dozen counties
A drought emergency was declared in a dozen counties of Washington state on Monday because of early snowmelt, a lack of spring rain and low-flowing streams.
WSP Trooper involved in shooting near Wapato, investigation underway
An investigation is underway after a Washington State Patrol (WSP) trooper was involved in a shooting Saturday morning near Wapato.
West Nile virus in Washington detected in Yakima County
West Nile virus has been detected for the first time this year in Washington state, officials said.
State Fire mobilized to help fight growing Rest Haven fire
State fire assistance has been mobilized as apart of the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan to help contain the Rest Haven Fire in Yakima County.
Search for suspects behind brutal dog killings
A $10,000 reward is up for grabs for information about five suspicious dog deaths in Yakima.
Reward upped to $10,000 for information on suspects behind abuse, killings of dogs in Yakima
Pasado’s Safe Haven, the Yakima County Sheriff's Office and Crime Stoppers Yakima County is asking for your help to identify the suspect or suspects who abused and killed four dogs.
Invasive Japanese beetles found in Yakima County
The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) says the first Japanese beetle of the year was spotted in Yakima County, and the time to take action against these invasive insects is now.
Body found in Yakima pond during children's fishing event
Yakima Police say a body was found in a pond during a kids’ fishing event Saturday.
WSDOT worker saves woman's life after she crashed her car, became stranded overnight in remote area
A traveler who found herself stranded near Chinook Pass is alive, thanks to a WSDOT maintenance worker who was at the right place at the right time.
Washington father who lost two sons to fentanyl overdoses pleads for Congress to crack down on drug dealers
"We can't wait anymore:" A Washington father who lost two sons to fentanyl poisoning in less than two years is calling on Congress to take more aggressive actions to defeat the crisis.
2 children killed in Sunnyside car crash; driver suspected of DUI
Two young children were killed in a wrong-way crash in Yakima County, and the causing driver is believed to have been under the influence of drugs or alcohol, according to Washington State Patrol (WSP).
Yakima man shot, killed after allegedly threatening family at dog park
Yakima Police say a man was shot and killed at Randall Park Dog Park on Sunday, after allegedly acting ‘erratically’ and threatening a family there.
Yakima Police: Homeowners shot, killed armed intruder outside their house
Yakima homeowners shot and killed an intruder who came to their house with a gun.