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Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:11:00 EST
Judge to rule on Wash. pharmacies selling Plan B
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A federal judge plans to rule on whether Washington state can require pharmacies to stock and sell Plan B or other emergency contraceptives. Washington requires pharmacies to sell any drug that's in demand.
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Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:12:00 EST
White Pass Ski Area Announces Closure for Today
White Pass Ski Area officials have just announced the ski resort will be closed today due to the severe weather.
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Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:48:00 EST
Sterling Savings Bank to Lay off 6% of employees
The parent company of Sterling Savings Bank is laying off 6 percent of its employees in an effort to cut costs.
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Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:44:00 EST
Memorial Planned for 3 men Killed in an Avalanche
A memorial ski will be held Wednesday in Leavenworth for three men killed in an avalanche near Stevens Pass over the weekend.
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Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:14:00 EST
Plan B Decision Expected Today
A federal judge today is set to rule on whether Washington state can require pharmacies to stock and sell Plan B or other emergency contraceptives.
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Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:15:00 EST
Heavy winds cause damage, power outages
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YAKIMA, Wash. -- Heavy wind gusts damaged power poles and caused several power outages in the Yakima Valley Tuesday.
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Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:17:00 EST
Toppenish police searching for robbery suspect
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TOPPENISH, Wash. -- Police are looking for the suspect involved in an armed robbery at a restaurant in Toppenish.
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Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:45:00 EST
Sailor assigned to Trident sub found dead
The Navy says a 29-year-old sailor assigned to a Trident submarine based at Bangor, Wash., has been found dead in his quarters.
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Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:45:00 EST
Yakima police chief candidates down to two
We continue to follow search for the new Yakima police chief. Interim City Manager Michael Morales has narrowed his choices down to two candidates.
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Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:42:00 EST
Gov. Gregoire to visit DC for governors' meeting
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Gov. Chris Gregoire will be in Washington, D.C. this weekend for a meeting of the National Governors Association.
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Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:24:00 EST
Hydroplane Racing in China
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H1 Unlimited hydroplane racing and Beijing Kingolym Culture Communications Ltd. have entered into an agreement that could bring the world's fastest boats to China as soon as fall 2012.
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Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:36:00 EST
Connell Man Killed in Avalanche
A Connell man died when he was caught in an avalanche that killed two snowmobilers said northwestern Montana officials.
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Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:15:00 EST
Rain, avalanche danger on Snoqualmie Pass
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The avalanche danger caused by heavy rain on top of snow has interrupted travel Tuesday on Interstate 90 across Snoqualmie Pass, between Ellensburg and North Bend.
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Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:14:00 EST
TripAdvisor seminar happening tomorrow
Businesses in Yakima can learn more about using the site TripAdvisor Wednesday during a seminar at the convention center.
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Tue, 21 Feb 2012 06:14:00 EST
Mother of Tim Tebow to speak in Yakima tomorrow
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The mother of Denver Broncos Quarterback Tim Tebow is coming to Yakima tomorrow morning.
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Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:10:00 EST
Weekend snowfall benefits area ski resorts
WHITE PASS, Wash. -- Several inches of new snow over the holiday weekend helped boost business for area ski resorts.
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Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:21:00 EST
Central Washington State Fair selling early season passes
The Central Washington State Fair is still months away, but through the end of February you can buy a special $40 pass that will get you in for all ten days.
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Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:36:00 EST
Fatal train accident investigation in Wapato
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WAPATO, Wash. -- A man was killed in an early morning train accident Friday near the area of N. Track Road and Donald Road.
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Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:31:00 EST
Stolen car crashes in Walla Walla, 3 injured
A stolen car being chased by police crashed in Walla Walla, injuring three people. There were outstanding arrest warrants for a man and woman in the stolen car.
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Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:24:00 EST
3 skiers killed in Wash. avalanche; 4th survived
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Three skiers were killed Sunday when an avalanche swept them about a quarter-mile down an out-of-bounds canyon at a popular resort, but a fourth skier caught up in the slide was saved by a safety device, authorities said.
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Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:43:00 EST
Music still going strong in Washington classrooms
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Thousands of musicians and music educators were in Yakima this weekend for an annual conference and concert.
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Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:38:00 EST
Great turnout for this years Sportsmen Show
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The 23rd Annual Central Washington Sportsmen Show wrapped up at the Yakima SunDome Sunday.
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Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:05:00 EST
Neighbors want changes made to road where boy was hit and killed
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Friday, a 14-year-old boy was hit and killed. Now people who live in the area are saying that stretch of road has always been a bad area.
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Sat, 18 Feb 2012 22:23:00 EST
Mardi Gras celebration helps fund local Catholic school
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Mardi Gras isn't until Tuesday, but St. Paul School in Yakima is already celebrating.
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Sat, 18 Feb 2012 21:50:00 EST
Weekend wine event means big money for wineries
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Many wineries in the Columbia Basin and Yakima Valley kicked off their annual Red Wine and Chocolate event Saturday.
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Fri, 17 Feb 2012 22:08:00 EST
Washington's exports rise 21% in 2011
OLYMPIA, Wash. - Washington's exports climbed 21 percent in 2011, hitting a record high of $64.6 -billion dollars in 2011.
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Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:14:00 EST
"Red Wine and Chocolate" this weekend in local wineries
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Wineries across the Yakima Valley and Tri Cities are hosting "Red Wine and Chocolate" events this weekend.
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Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:12:00 EST
Investigators need your help to track down a killer
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Investigators still don't have any suspects in the murder of a 28-year-old Mattawa woman who was seven months pregnant.
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Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:06:00 EST
UPDATE: Convenience store shooting in Zillah
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UPDATE: Police in Zillah have released the name of the man involved in an early morning shooting at the Sunmart Mini Mart on Vintage Valley Parkway.
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Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:33:00 EST
Police in Zillah looking for suspects in morning shooting
Police in Zillah are looking for the person or people involved in an early morning shooting.
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Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:26:00 EST
Washington's Budget Shortfall is Shrinking
There appears to be a faint light at the end of the tunnel when it comes to Washington's economy.
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Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:50:00 EST
Davis H.S. hosts citizenship oath ceremony
YAKIMA, Wash. -- More than four dozen people from ten different countries became naturalized U.S. citizens Thursday in Yakima.
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Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:01:00 EST
Cabela's coming to Union Gap
UNION GAP, Wash. -- Cabela's Incorporated announced Thursday they'll be opening their first outpost store in Union Gap at the former Costco.
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Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:12:00 EST
North Star Lodge raises money for cancer patients with radiothon
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North Star Lodge and the Yakima Radio Group hosted a Radiothon to benefit cancer patients Thursday.
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Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:11:00 EST
Local youth gang court making progress with participants
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Yakima County's Juvenile Gang Court is getting a lot of attention from state legislators, with a bill being considered in the Senate. The program is just a few months away from it's one year anniversary.
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Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:07:00 EST
Local organization trying to raise money for wishes
The local organization "Children's Wishes and Dreams" is having their biggest fundraiser of the year this weekend.
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Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:53:00 EST
California Producer Issues Meat and Poultry Product Recall
We have a food recall to tell you about involving meat products from a California processor.
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Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:41:00 EST
City says Lincoln Avenue Underpass will be completed in spring
The City of Yakima hopes to have the Lincoln Avenue underpass completed by this spring.
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Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:30:00 EST
Lewis-McChord Stryker unit heading to Afghanistan
The Department of Defense says a Joint Base Lewis-McChord Stryker brigade is deploying to Afghanistan in late spring.
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Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:56:00 EST
WV school leaders to meet next week to discuss levy
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YAKIMA, Wash. -- West Valley school leaders have plans to meet next week to go over a possible replacement levy.
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Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:35:00 EST
Severance packages agreed on in Selah
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The Selah City Council has approved severance packages for the city supervisor and police chief.
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Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:32:00 EST
Hours being slashed at clerk's office counter
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Yakima's budget problems have forced the City Clerk's Office to reduce the hours of operation at their customer service counter in City Hall.
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Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:44:00 EST
Road construction in Selah delayed
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Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:16:00 EST
3 Killed in Plane Crash near Mt. Si
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The King County sheriff's office says three people have been killed in the crash of a small plane near North Bend.
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Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:37:00 EST
Tuesday election results for Yakima County
YAKIMA, Wash. -- According to early vote counts Tuesday, several Yakima Valley school levies have passed, as well as one of the two major construction bonds.
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Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:52:00 EST
February 14 voter turnout steady, according to auditor
The Yakima county auditor says her office has seen a steady flow of ballots coming in, for the February 14 Special Election.
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Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:39:00 EST
Yakima County school tax levies, bonds
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Voters in Yakima county are deciding on several school levies Tuesday, including two major bonds to build new schools.
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Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:59:00 EST
Man shot during domestic dispute in Yakima
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A dispute between family members turned violent Monday, with one person shot.
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Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:10:00 EST
Shooting victim's name released
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MATTAWA, Wa- The Grant County Coroner has released the name of the woman shot and killed Saturday in Mattawa.
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Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:24:00 EST
Budget includes $581M for WA military bases
Military bases in Washington will receive $581 million for construction projects under the budget President Obama sent to Congress.
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Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:58:00 EST
Millions of voter registrations contain significant errors
A report from the Pew Center shows 24 million voter registrations here in the US contain significant errors.
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Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:59:00 EST
Yakima Co. unemployment rate continues to rise
Dozens of business leaders packed into the Red Lion Hotel Monday for the "Yakima County Economy 2011 Review" event.
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Thu, 9 Feb 2012 13:31:00 EST
Is lottery money benefiting education?
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KENNEWICK, Wash.—As state lawmakers continue to grapple with a tight budget, a viewer sent us an e-mail wanting to know where all the money generated from the Washington Lottery goes.
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Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:31:00 EST
Why downtown Pasco is less festive this year
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PASCO, Wash. -- A woman from Pasco sent Shane an e-mail wanting to know why the city of Pasco doesn't have any holiday decorations along city streets this year.
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