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Skate On: New lease keeps Yakima Ice Rink open for another season
YAKIMA, Wash.-The Yakima Amateur Hockey Association will be able to use the Yakima Ice Rink for another season thanks to a new lease. The new lease will allow for a full 2024-25 season, according to YAHA, including youth and adult hockey, figure skating and public skating, while the association works on a long-term solution for ice sports in the Yakima Valley.
Summer shooting restrictions in Wenas Wildlife Area start May 15
YAKIMA, Wash.-Summer target shooting rules on the Wenas Wildlife Refuge go into effect on Wednesday, May 15. Target shooting hours are restricted every summer on the 105,000 acres managed by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife between Selah and Ellensburg to reduce the risk of wildfires. Target shooting will...
Yakama man found guilty of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon
YAKIMA- Vanessa R. Waldref, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, announced that a jury returned a verdict on May 15, 2024, following the trial of 43-year-old Joey Anthony Andy. Andy was found guilty of one count of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon. Evidence introduced at trial established...
Enjoy local music at Centennial Square in Sunnyside every Wednesday this summer
SUNNYSIDE, Wash. - The City of Sunnyside announced its new weekly Music in the Park event where local artists will be featured in Centennial Square every Wednesday over the summer. The event is presented by Interim City Manager and Police Chief Rob Layman and the Economic Development Department. A different...
Wildfire near Zillah fully contained after burning about 300 acres
ZILLAH, Wash. - Fire crews with Yakima County Fire District 5 were on scene of a large wildfire northeast of Zillah on Friday. The fire burned mostly brush, grew to about 300 acres in size and is now fully contained, according to YCFD5 Deputy Fire Chief Ken Robillard. Two helicopters...
Jury begins deliberation in 2022 Yakima shooting
After nearly two weeks of testimony and at least one runaway witness, a jury will decide whether Adam Michael Tomisser tried to kill a man. The Yakima County Superior Court jury received the case against Tomisser, 44, shortly before 12:10 p.m. Thursday. Jurors were expected to deliberate through the rest of the day, resuming on Friday morning if needed.
Wildfire east of Yakima in mop-up, just under 50 acres in size
YAKIMA, Wash. - Several fire crews fought a wildfire just east of Yakima near the 1900 block of Riverside Road on Thursday, according to a NonStop Local photojournalist in the area. Yakima County Fire District 4 Chief Dale Hille said the fire is less than 50 acres in size. He...
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