Washington state apple exports drop substantially in 2020-21 due to pandemic
Washington state apple industry officials have said the fruit’s exports have dropped substantially compared to recent years’ figures.
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.
AMBER Alert update: 15-year-old girl from Washington found safe in Nevada; one suspect in custody
UPDATE: FBI and local authorities helped safely recover a missing 15-year-old from Yakima, Washington after an AMBER Alert for her was issued for several hours on Monday.
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.
CAPTURED: Yakima Police arrest shooting suspect found sleeping in car
CAPTURED: Hermino Rojas was booked into the Yakima County jail 1:09 a.m. on Sunday.
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 in central Washington destroys 5 homes; evacuation orders issued for hundreds in the area
Flames are picking up and spreading in Washington, with one destructive wildfire burning in central Washington, causing the most severe damage in years.
Evans Canyon Fire spreads to Kittitas County, officials issue evacuation notices
The Evans Canyon Fire continues to burn in Central Washington, spreading from Yakima County to Kittitas County.
"That's on a different level of evil:' Help ID suspects who shot 11-year-old boy and 9-year-old girl
Yakima Police are asking for the public’s help to identify the suspects who shot a young boy and girl sleeping in their beds.
CAPTURED: Crime Stoppers tip leads to K9 arrest of DV fugitive hiding in attic in Yakima
CAPTURED -- June 3, 2020Yakima Police say Lazette Lemon was found hiding in an attic this afternoon.