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Onalaska advances to state semis for first time since 2004
Onalaska’s girls advanced to the state semifinals for the first time since 2004 after winning their opening game in the 2B State tournament in Yakima. Coach Susan Gordon said the team has impressed her throughout the…
Washington's 14th District elects first Democrats in over 30 years
Ezequiel Morfin and Chelsea Dimas won Washington’s 14th Legislative District House seats, unseating Republican incumbents by more than 10 points each. Their victories mark the district’s first Democratic State House…
Yakima Veterans Day parade and new museum exhibit keep local stories alive
Yakima marked Veterans Day with a parade and a new museum exhibit highlighting local military service stories. The events brought residents together to recognize veterans and preserve accounts of their service, offering…
Patchy fog returns overnight as an inversion keeps temps cool through the Columbia Basin and Yakima Valley
Patchy fog is expected to return overnight across the Columbia Basin and Yakima Valley as temperatures fall beneath a low cloud layer. An inversion kept cold air trapped near the surface through Wednesday, while clouds…
First bird flu death hits WA, dairy outbreak spreads
A Washington resident has died after contracting avian influenza following exposure to infected dairy cattle in Yakima County, state health officials said Nov. 11. The person had underlying medical conditions. Officials…
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Yakima Valley Museum Opens New World War II Exhibit
The Yakima Valley Museum opened “From the Valley to the Front: World War II and the Yakima Valley,” an exhibition exploring the region’s wartime history through photographs, artifacts and personal stories. Opening-day…
Yakima County deputies report 14 arrests, 28 guns seized in investigation
The Yakima County Sheriff’s Office announced the successful conclusion of a major investigation into illegal drug distribution and firearm trafficking. Deputies reported the arrest of 14 individuals and the seizure of…
Dave Edler, former Mariners player and Yakima mayor, injured in crash that killed wife
Former Yakima mayor and Seattle Mariners player Dave Edler remains hospitalized after a head-on crash Sunday that killed his wife, Susan. Edler suffered broken arms and facial injuries and was taken to Harborview…
Farm Workers Sound Alarm on Underreported Bird Flu Numbers
The United Farm Workers union says more dairy workers in Washington’s Yakima Valley have developed bird flu symptoms than official figures show. County officials have reported three infections after exposure at a dairy…
Alaska Airlines diversion to Yakima brings overnight stay for passengers
An Alaska Airlines flight diverted to Yakima because of storms near Seattle, leaving 127 passengers at Yakima Air Terminal for hours. About 50 passengers spent the night there after a refueling delay prevented the…
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AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Olympic Peninsula athletes prepare for state playoffs
Sequim and Neah Bay teams learned their schedules and opponents for Washington state playoffs. Sequim’s volleyball team, seeded 16th in the 2A tournament, will face unbeaten top seed Lynden on Friday at the Yakima…
Afternoon showers and chilly temps will lead to patchy fog in the Yakima Valley through Wednesday morning
Showers and chilly temperatures are expected to bring patchy fog to Washington’s Yakima Valley through Wednesday morning. Drivers may encounter reduced visibility as the weather system moves through the area. The…
Freeman earns top seed in State 2B tournament, Pullman third seed in 2A draw
Freeman earned the top seed in Washington’s State 2B volleyball tournament after finishing the regular season 17-2 and winning 14 straight matches. The Scotties will open against No. 16 Manson at the Yakima Valley…
Former Seattle Mariners player Dave Edler critically injured in Yakima crash that killed his wife
Former Seattle Mariners player and Yakima mayor Dave Edler is critically injured after a head-on crash that killed his wife, Susie, in Yakima on Sunday. Police say a vehicle driven by 26-year-old Trevor Allen Stockton…
Former Mariners third baseman Dave Edler critically injured in crash that killed wife
Former Seattle Mariners player and Yakima mayor Dave Edler was critically injured in a head-on crash that killed his wife, Susie, in Yakima on Sunday. Police say a pickup traveling in the wrong direction at high speed…
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Exalcalde de Yakima y jugador de los Seattle Mariners resultaron gravemente heridos en un accidente por conducir bajo los efectos del alcohol; su esposa falleció
Un accidente atribuido a la conducción bajo los efectos del alcohol dejó gravemente heridos al exalcalde de Yakima y a un jugador de los Seattle Mariners, mientras que la esposa del exalcalde murió. La actualización de…
Former Mariners infielder Dave Edler seriously injured, wife killed in DUI crash
Former Seattle Mariners third baseman Dave Edler was seriously injured and his wife, Susie, was killed in a head-on crash in Yakima on Sunday, according to NBC. Police arrested 26-year-old Trevor Allen Stockton on…
Humans Might Have a Serious Bird Flu Problem on Their Hands
A resident of Yakima County, Washington, has died from H5N1, also known as bird flu. While the virus has historically targeted avian populations, experts are increasingly concerned about its potential to mutate and…
Former Yakima Mayor Dave Edler Hospitalized Following Crash That Killed Wife Susie
Susie Edler died and her husband, former Yakima Mayor Dave Edler, was seriously injured in a head-on collision in Yakima on Nov. 8. Police said the crash happened on Coolidge Road at about 4:30 p.m.; both occupants were…
Former Yakima mayor in hospital, wife dies after Sunday crash
Former Yakima Mayor David Edler is hospitalized with serious injuries and his wife, Susan Edler, has died following a fatal car crash on Coolidge Road. The driver, 26-year-old Trevor Stockton, has been charged with…
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Yakima Habitat seeks volunteers for Veteran Build Week Nov. 9-14
Yakima Valley Partners Habitat for Humanity is seeking volunteers for Veteran Build Week, running Nov. 9-14. Volunteers can help install flooring and trim at a local VFW facility or work at the Habitat Store. The…
Former Yakima mayor, Seattle Mariner seriously injured in DUI crash, wife killed
A former Yakima mayor and Seattle Mariners player was seriously injured in a DUI crash that killed his wife, according to an update published November 9. The crash has left the former public figures’ family facing a…
Former Mariner, Yakima Politician Badly Hurt in DUI Crash
Former Seattle Mariners player and Yakima politician Dave Edler is in critical condition after a suspected DUI driver struck his vehicle head-on on Coolidge Road Sunday afternoon. Edler’s wife, Susie, died at the…
67-year-old woman killed, 70-year-old man severely injured in head-on crash in Yakima
A 67-year-old woman died and a 70-year-old man was critically injured in a head-on collision on Coolidge Road in Yakima on Sunday. Police report that a 26-year-old driver, traveling in the wrong lane at high speed…
La rápida reacción de un alumno de tercer grado de Yakima ayuda a salvar a un compañero de clase en la escuela primaria Adams
Jakwon Walker, un alumno de tercer grado de la escuela primaria Adams en Yakima, fue premiado tras salvar a un compañero que se estaba ahogando. El niño de 9 años intervino rápidamente dándole palmaditas en la espalda y…
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Fiddlesticks celebrates 50 years of Christmas tradition in Yakima
Fiddlesticks is celebrating its 50th anniversary in Yakima with its annual Christmas open house. The local business has been a staple of the community for half a century, marking the milestone by kicking off the holiday…
Yakima third grader’s quick thinking helps save classmate at Adams Elementary
A nine-year-old student at Adams Elementary School in Yakima, Jakwon Walker, was honored with a Save a Life Award after successfully helping a classmate who was choking. Jakwon acted quickly to assist his friend by…
Construction to impact traffic next week on Nob Hill Boulevard in Yakima
The City of Yakima has announced that construction work to improve water mains and roadway surfaces will continue to impact traffic on Nob Hill Boulevard next week. Motorists are advised to expect delays and plan their…
Yakima, Walla Walla customers to see Pacific Power rate decrease
Pacific Power has announced a 7.9% rate decrease for Washington customers, including those in Yakima and Walla Walla, effective November 7, 2026. Approved by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission, the…