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The Pak were perfect in state play, beat would-be title-game opponent Wilder 8-2 and defeated their final three opponent...
08/01/2025

The Pak were perfect in state play, beat would-be title-game opponent Wilder 8-2 and defeated their final three opponents in the tournament by a total score of 29-4.

"It takes away the joy of celebrating on the field with the team. That's the best."

SELAH — There should be no question.

Martha Bassett, who graduated from Wapato High School in 1955, moved to Chicago in 1960. After she was found murdered in...
08/01/2025

Martha Bassett, who graduated from Wapato High School in 1955, moved to Chicago in 1960. After she was found murdered in September 1968, her identity would be unknown for decades.

Verbrugge was sentenced to nine months in jail, followed by a year on community custody.
08/01/2025

Verbrugge was sentenced to nine months in jail, followed by a year on community custody.

The state Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a second recall petition filed against Mabton Mayor Rachel Ruelas last yea...
08/01/2025

The state Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a second recall petition filed against Mabton Mayor Rachel Ruelas last year, calling it moot as it her seat is up for election this year.

The state Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a second recall petition filed against Mabton Mayor Rachel Ruelas last year, calling it moot as it her seat is up for election

SPOKANE — Yakima Valley's undefeated run through the Junior American Legion state baseball tournament came to an end on ...
08/01/2025

SPOKANE — Yakima Valley's undefeated run through the Junior American Legion state baseball tournament came to an end on Thursday at Shadle Park High School.

The next few years bring uncertainty with the state budget, the federal budget and other factors, said Yakima school boa...
07/31/2025

The next few years bring uncertainty with the state budget, the federal budget and other factors, said Yakima school board member Raymond Navarro Jr.

The Sunnyside City Council on Monday formally ended its crime-free rental housing program, which has been dormant since ...
07/31/2025

The Sunnyside City Council on Monday formally ended its crime-free rental housing program, which has been dormant since a lawsuit challenging it in 2019.

A harmful algal bloom has been detected in Granger’s Hisey Pond.
07/31/2025

A harmful algal bloom has been detected in Granger’s Hisey Pond.

Slugger Eugenio Suarez is headed to the Seattle Mariners and flame-throwing reliever Jhoan Duran has been traded to the ...
07/31/2025

Slugger Eugenio Suarez is headed to the Seattle Mariners and flame-throwing reliever Jhoan Duran has been traded to the Philadelphia Phillies during a busy Wednesday ahead of Major League Baseball’s trade deadline on Thursday.

Slugger Eugenio Suarez is headed to the Seattle Mariners and flame-throwing reliever Jhoan Duran has been traded to the Philadelphia Phillies during a busy Wednesday ahead of Major League Baseball’s

The Yakima Valley Peppers advanced to Thursday's Junior Legion state championship. Elsewhere, the Pippins clinched their...
07/31/2025

The Yakima Valley Peppers advanced to Thursday's Junior Legion state championship. Elsewhere, the Pippins clinched their first series win in a month behind a strong start from East Valley's Garin Gurtler.

SPOKANE — Yakima Valley survived a late comeback attempt Wednesday at Shadle Park High to advance to a winner-take-all championship game at the Junior American Legion state tournament.

"I thought it was really bush league."The Pak were crowned state champs Wednesday and will advance to next week's region...
07/31/2025

"I thought it was really bush league."

The Pak were crowned state champs Wednesday and will advance to next week's regional after Wilder withdrew from the tournament due to travel conflicts.

SELAH — Yakima Valley's Connor Speer wound up and delivered.

A local hamburger stand which has served the Yakima Valley for nearly five decades will close its doors at the end of th...
07/30/2025

A local hamburger stand which has served the Yakima Valley for nearly five decades will close its doors at the end of the month.

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