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We're resharing this story from our archives about pool expenses and the repairs needed at Franklin Pool. The city counc...
25/07/2025

We're resharing this story from our archives about pool expenses and the repairs needed at Franklin Pool. The city council voted last night to close the pool next year.

City officials are talking through the best way to fund Yakima's pools. The list includes Franklin, Lions, the Rotary YMCA aquatic center and the future MLK pool.

The intersection at 72nd and Washington avenue will be closed starting next week as roundabout construction continues.
25/07/2025

The intersection at 72nd and Washington avenue will be closed starting next week as roundabout construction continues.

Moment of blessing ceremonies are planned at noon Tuesday at Miller Park and at noon Thursday on 72nd Avenue.
25/07/2025

Moment of blessing ceremonies are planned at noon Tuesday at Miller Park and at noon Thursday on 72nd Avenue.

Kloster birdied four of the first six holes on the back nine Wednesday to pull away from the field and win the WJGA Cup.
25/07/2025

Kloster birdied four of the first six holes on the back nine Wednesday to pull away from the field and win the WJGA Cup.

TACOMA — West Valley's Pierson Kloster built on a strong start to pull away from the field Wednesday to win the Washington Junior Golf Association Cup at Meadow Park Golf

The council added more budget cuts, agreeing to close Franklin Park pool next year and eliminate three street maintenanc...
25/07/2025

The council added more budget cuts, agreeing to close Franklin Park pool next year and eliminate three street maintenance positions.

The Yakima Herald-Republic News Quiz is updated every Friday and contains trivia related to the major news items from th...
25/07/2025

The Yakima Herald-Republic News Quiz is updated every Friday and contains trivia related to the major news items from the Yakima Valley.

"We can take anyone. Nobody's gonna compete with us."The Pak open state play Saturday night in Selah, while the defendin...
25/07/2025

"We can take anyone. Nobody's gonna compete with us."

The Pak open state play Saturday night in Selah, while the defending champion Peppers start Junior Legion state the same day in Spokane.

Yakima Valley has hit the road plenty this summer.

A wildfire that started near the Columbia River Gorge on Friday afternoon has grown into Washington's largest fire, at o...
25/07/2025

A wildfire that started near the Columbia River Gorge on Friday afternoon has grown into Washington's largest fire, at over 11,000 acres.

For columnist Josie Hall, summer is in full swing when gardens and farmers markets overflow with fresh produce.
24/07/2025

For columnist Josie Hall, summer is in full swing when gardens and farmers markets overflow with fresh produce.

The Pippins rallied for 10 late runs to pull away from the Berries, while the Pak split their last games before state st...
24/07/2025

The Pippins rallied for 10 late runs to pull away from the Berries, while the Pak split their last games before state starts Saturday. Alex Morales struck out 11 in four innings of relief in a 12-10 nightcap victory.

SALEM, Ore. — Yakima Valley scored nine runs in the final three innings to motor away from Marion on Thursday at Chemeketa Community College.

In memory of Ozzy Osbourne, we're resharing this column. As Joel Donofrio writes, there’s no doubt whatsoever that Black...
24/07/2025

In memory of Ozzy Osbourne, we're resharing this column. As Joel Donofrio writes, there’s no doubt whatsoever that Black Sabbath started the heavy metal genre.

There’s no doubt whatsoever which band started the heavy metal genre. Black Sabbath created a dark new style of rock, and every metal band that followed owes them a huge

Newhouse, the Republican Congressman from Yakima, said he supports the Justice Department releasing the files "as long a...
24/07/2025

Newhouse, the Republican Congressman from Yakima, said he supports the Justice Department releasing the files "as long as the privacy of the victims is completely protected."

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