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Hold on to your hats (and umbrellas!) Here's when you can expect rain this week
REGIONAL - It was somewhat of a cool and breezy weekend and those conditions will continue to start off the new work week. However, we won't stay dry as rain is expected to fall throughout the region today. We do have some breaks in the clouds, but those clouds will continue to thicken and lower once the rain pushes in.
Yakima Police Department announce new Crime Victim Advocate
YAKIMA- The Yakima Police Department has announced the appointment of a Crime Victim Advocate, who joined the team just before last week's National Crime Victim's Rights Week. Anna Olson describes herself as a mom, a wife, an advocate and a fifteen year survivor of domestic violence, who grew up on the Bloodhead Reservation and spent time in Montana before moving to the lower valley in 2021, spending ten years in the Tri-Cities. In a video statement released by the YPD, Ms. Olson described her background and experience she brings to the role, saying: ''My background and passion have always lied in victim advocacy, especially focusing on human trafficking and the missing and murdered indigenous women epidemic"
Educators and community members recognized at Excellence in Education awards ceremony
YAKIMA, Wash. -- 44 educators and community members were honored along with 13 awarded by the Excellence in Education Committee, Crystal Apple Co-Chairs, Yakima Schools Foundation, and Yakima School District.
Harman Center hosting toiletry drive for veterans in Yakima until June 30
YAKIMA, Wash. - The Yakima Harman Senior Center is hosting a toiletry drive for the Veteran's Coalition through June 30. Items can be dropped off at the Harman Center front desk, located at 101 N. 65th Ave. Items that can be dropped off include:. Shampoo. Conditioner. Body wash. Soap. Deodorant.
Classroom Makeover: Congratulations Mrs. Sue Spets!
TRI-CITIES, Wash.- Sue Spets is a Spanish teacher at Tri-Cities Prep and has been teaching for 24 years. She was awarded April’s Classroom Makeover from Toyota of Tri-Cities because of her selfless dedication to her students. Mrs. Spets teaches students because of her love of culture and language. She...
Project to Close Section of North 6th Street April 29
YAKIMA- North 6th Street will be closed on Monday, April 29th, between D Street and E Street. The closure is required for a tree removal project during scheduled work hours of 6:00 am to 4:00 pm. Access to homes and businesses in the project area will be maintained as best...
Campbell and Company starts offering solar as opportunities for solar energy increase
PASCO, Wash. — One local air conditioner contractor is now providing solar panel installation services. According to Washington Governor Jay Inslee this week, solar energy usage has gone up 460% in the past five years, while the cost has come down 90% in the past decade.
Union Gap woman facing assault charges after stabbing incident
UNION GAP- Following a more than 90-minute stand-off with Yakima County Sheriff Deputies on April 17, 2024, a woman from Union Gap appeared in the Yakima County Superior Court Monday accused of stabbing her long term boyfriend. At Monday’s hearing, bail was set at $100,000 by Judge Richard Bartheld, but...
One dead after car vs. semi crash south of Toppenish, US 97 temporarily closed
TOPPENISH, Wash. – Both directions of US 97 were temporarily closed due to a deadly car versus semi crash. According to Trooper Chris Thorson with the Washington State Patrol, one person is dead after the crash on US 97 and Larue Road in Yakima County that happened around noon.
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