Yakima Herald-Republic

12/20/2025

Yakima Valley Libraries will hand out free books and hot chocolate on Monday, Dec. 22, in celebration of Jólabókaflóð.

12/20/2025

Dozens of projects have been completed since the 1996 flood, using an approach that prevents flooding to properties and restores fish habitat.

Dozens of floodplain restoration projects have been completed in the Yakima River Basin. Officials say that work helped limit damage from flooding this month.

12/20/2025

Easton Armstrong scored a team-high 19 points for the Bulldogs, Oliver Pepper’s 20 points led Selah to its fifth straight win and the Davis girls beat Camas by 40.

Shortly after Prosser ended a long losing streak against Ellensburg in the girls game Friday night, so did the Bulldog boys.

12/20/2025

Herbie Wright scored 26 points as she led Prosser to its first win over Ellensburg in 17 tries, ending the Bulldogs' 48-game home win streak.

"We just came with the mindset that we were gonna do it."

ELLENSBURG — Prosser's on an exceptionally short list of teams that even had a chance to close out a win at Ellensburg over the last four seasons and the Mustangs

12/19/2025

Here's a look at some holiday light displays from your neighbors around the Yakima Valley. Add to this list here: yhne.ws/readerschristmasdisplays

Drive around town and you’ll find giant snowmen, Santa, reindeer, Grinches and thousands of lights lovingly installed on roofs and yards.

12/19/2025

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12/19/2025

The Justice Department has started releasing its files on Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted s*x offender known for his connections to powerful figures, including Donald Trump.

12/19/2025

Pediatricians and legal experts in Washington expressed outrage at Trump administration proposals to effectively ban gender-affirming care for minors.

12/19/2025

White Pass still needs more snow, but limited terrain could open as soon as Sunday, the ski area announced Friday morning.

12/19/2025

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12/19/2025

A blood drive that’s open to everyone is planned Monday, Dec. 22, at the Yakima Valley VA Clinic in Union Gap.

12/19/2025

Yakima County Commissioner Amanda McKinney announced she would run for Congress in Washington’s 4th District on Friday.