WA State and OR 2024 in Review: The Top 11 Stories We Covered
Dec 23, 2024 · 2024 has been a doozie, and for some of us, the year seemed to fly right on by! At Townsquare Media, we don't stop at 10, we like to crank it all the way up to 11.
Rock-Throwing Vandals Target Yakima Police Department Building
Dec 12, 2024 · SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE. The vandalism caused significant damage, breaking windows in the front doors and lobby area. As a result, there is limited access to the building until repairs can be made.
Yakima Police Investigate Fatal Shooting on December 1
Dec 2, 2024 · Yakima Police are investigating a fatal shooting reported on Sunday, December 1. According to a press release the Yakima Police Department was notified at 4:50 pm on Sunday that a 38-year-old man was transported by private vehicle to Multicare Yakima Memorial Hospital, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Burglary Leads to Arrest Linked to Homicide Investigation
Jan 8, 2025 · The Sunnyside Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting reported Tuesday afternoon in the 1600 block of North Avenue. Police received reports of a shooting at about 3:25 pm and arrived on the scene to find a female victim inside a vehicle at the intersection of North Avenue and N. 16th Street.
Yakima’s National RV Show: Find Your Next Adventure
Jan 17, 2025 · What is the National RV Show? This major RV event is sponsored by ClickIt RV, a local Union Gap business that specializes in connecting you to new and pre-owned recreational vehicles as well as vehicle maintenance.You'll be able to view the latest in RV designs, compare models side by side, get expert advice from the pros, and see some innovative technology that's elevated the RV experience.
Fatal Hit-and-Run: Suspect Charged in Yakima
Jan 2, 2025 · A 31-year-old man from Union Gap has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run accident reported late Sunday night. The incident, which happened at 11:33 pm near the intersection of South Fair Avenue and La Salle Street, resulted in the tragic death of a 43-year-old Yakima man ...
WA Drivers Need to Make This Car Change ASAP - Or Face a Big …
Jan 2, 2025 · The rules of the road, they are a-changing in 2025 for drivers in Washington State. Not only will you see enhanced sentencing rules for negligent driving resulting in the serious harm or death of a vulnerable pedestrian, but you'll also see a GIANT new fee for not following the new license plate rule.. We already know the basic rules around license plates, like …
Double Shooting in Yakima Linked to Drug Deal Argument
Nov 10, 2024 · Yakima Police are investigating a deadly shooting that resulted from an argument during a drug deal on Friday evening. Officers responded to reports of gunfire at about 6:40 p.m. in the parking lot of the Safeway store located in the 2200 block of Nob Hill Blvd.
Fentanyl Surge Fuels Overdose Deaths in Yakima
Dec 12, 2024 · Yakima County continues to see an increase in overdose deaths contributing to a grim milestone in the region, as the Yakima County Coroner's Office reported a new record-breaking 136 overdose deaths so far this year surpassing last year's record 96 overdose deaths.
April 22 Ballot Includes $35 Million Emergency Radio Proposal
Jan 7, 2025 · The measure is slated to appear on the ballot on April 22. In an effort to bolster public safety and streamline emergency responses, Yakima County Sheriff Bob Udell is urging voters to support a proposed 2/10th of 1% sales tax increase aimed at …