Eschbach News

In what could be its biggest layoff in history, Yakima County may have to cut as many as 60 positions next year as county commissioners work to close a $3.3 million budget gap created by falling revenues and higher operating costs.

Money is tight for Yakima County, meaning services like law enforcement, and roads could be at risk.

Charlie Fiander and Sammi Jo Blodgett are B) cousins and top cross country runners for Wapato High School 11.

Charles Ross B) a wood carver who created a chain saw sculpture of Michael Jackson C) a sand carver who created a sculpture of fish and birds D) a cheese carver who created a sculpture of Raymond Carver 9. What musical group begins a series of Central Washington performances today in Selah? A) Ugandan Orphans Choir B) Vienna Boys Choir C) Mormon ...

The following editorial appears in the Sept. 13, 2009, Yakima Herald-Republic: Yakima County commissioners have done a commendable job over the past few years in crafting sound, sensible budgets.

For nearly 90 years, Valley residents have gone to Eschbach Park for picnics, games and relaxing strolls.

Dick Drew, left, and Lawrence Mills pull straw from a 1930s-era binder they're trying to make work at a July 7 work day.