'A fascination with fire:' Federal judge sentences Yakima man for setting wildfires
Judge Stanley Bastian said the fires were dangerous to the general public as well as the “brave men and women who fight them.”
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Prep roundup: Ellensburg baseball upsets top-seeded Othello to clinch state berth, reach district title game
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Yakima School District settles lawsuit with family of 14-year-old Kabin Smith in wrongful death case
“We felt that anytime you have a death of a young child like that, no amount of money is going to take away the pain and the loss, but it
Munoz bicycle kick, hat trick sparks Davis to win over West Valley for league title
A spectacular goal from a somewhat unlikely source gave Davis the offensive boost it needed after a slow start at West Valley Thursday night.
11 now running for Newhouse's seat with new candidates for Yakima County offices
Eleven people are now running to replace U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse in the 4th District in Congress, with more filings for Yakima County offices on Friday.
Students collaborate across grades for East Valley’s 'Oz' show
East Valley students of all ages team up to bring “The Wizard of Oz” to life, showcasing months of work both onstage and behind the scenes.
New farmworker housing emerges in Sunnyside amid labor and immigration shifts
A hotel in Sunnyside is being converted to a temporary home for farmworkers as a change in federal law makes it easier to pay them less.
Yakima's Central Lutheran Church to celebrate centennial in May
Central Lutheran Church in Yakima will celebrate its centennial with special events next weekend.
Wandering Central Washington species spotlight: Painted Turtles
A missed moment, a second chance and a closer look at the painted turtles moving through Central Washington each spring.
Yakama leader Davis Yellowash Washines remembered for advocacy work
Davis Yellowash Washines, a Yakama citizen who served as police chief, an advocate for fishing rights and the environment, and chairman of the Yakama Nation Council, died May 1 at
La Salle's Goins entering state girls basketball coaches hall of fame after state titles, 'disappointing' e...
La Salle girls basketball held well-earned high expectations before it tabbed former assistant Alyssa Goins to take over head coaching duties in 2007, shortly after she took the Lightning boys
Three people now running for Yakima County commissioner; new filings for Newhouse seat
Matt Barker, a Yakima Republican, has joined the Yakima County auditor race. Sheriff Robert Udell will face two Republican challengers in the county commissioner race.
Capitol Theatre unveils 2026-27 season of music and magic
The Capitol Theatre has revealed its 2026-27 season, themed “A Little Bit of Magic, and a Whole Lot of Heart.”
Former West Valley Middle School teacher accused of raping 15-year-old student
The woman told Yakima police in March that her former teacher had a sexual relationship with her from the time she was 15 until she was in her early 20s,
Update on Mattawa winery that burned in massive fire
A Mattawa winery and tasting room at the heart of a massive fire Tuesday is a key player in Washington’s storied wine industry.
Here's what's new at the Yakima Downtown Yakima Farmers Market this year
Here's a look at what's new at the farmers market this year in Yakima. The season starts Sunday, Mother's Day, at the Rotary Marketplace downtown.
Yakima council looks at what to do with $900K in unspent affordable housing funds
House Bill 1406 allows a portion of the state’s sales to be retained by local jurisdictions for affordable housing. Since 2020, Yakima has collected more than $800,000, none of which
Loyalty cards and a new bag swap part of 2026 Downtown Yakima Farmers Market season
With a year of experience under her belt and a full roster of vendors, Downtown Yakima Farmers Market Manager Heidi Washam is ready for the 2026 season to begin this
Manzana officials target end of September for opening of Sunnyside processing facility
Although it will be a bit later than originally planned, ongoing renovation work at a Sunnyside fruit processing facility should allow its California-based owner to open it this fall.
More precinct committee officer candidates on third day of filing week in Yakima County
More people filed for elected office and to serve as precinct committee officers in Yakima County on the third day of filing week Wednesday.
Yakima Valley weekend picks: Zillah Community Days, cornhole tournament, Mother's Day events
The lineup spans Yakima Valley College’s staging of “She Stoops to Conquer,” Zillah’s Community Days festivities and a Mother’s Day-themed National Train Day in Toppenish.
Free summer programs for kids are coming to eight area school districts this year
Eight school districts in Yakima County will participate: East Valley, Grandview, Granger, Mabton, Sunnyside, Toppenish, Wapato and Yakima. Enrollment in the Yakima program closes May 8.
Celebrate Mother’s Day with these noteworthy new-in-paperback releases
From historical accounts of war heroes to romances of every stripe and sci-fi thrillers, there
Shelby Van Pelt talks ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ Netflix adaptation
Shelby Van Pelt, who grew up in Tacoma, talks about her popular novel, working with Netflix to adapt it and more. The film begins streaming May 8 on Netflix.