Harrah News

The 15-year-old driver in a rollover crash near Brownstown that killed his passenger was released from Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital while prosecutors await reports to make a charging decision.

YAKIMA, Wash. -- Three children suspected of being involved in starting a Friday fire that caused $800,000 damage on a Harrah hop ranch are too young to face charges, authorities said.

Flames from Fourth of July fireworks damaged at least seven homes across Western Washington and destroyed some ranch housing near Harrah on the Yakama Indian Reservation, causing more than $2 million in damage.

Lower Valley firefighters wrapped up their Independence Day weekend by fighting a brush fire that briefly edged near the Yakama Nation transportation department's vehicle yard at the end of Elm Street in White Swan.

A juvenile playing with fireworks caused a hop kiln fire Friday near Harrah that displaced 19 people and caused more than $800,000 in damages, according to a fire official with Yakima County Fire District No.

A century ago, Motokichi Hirahara left his home on the southern coast of Japan for the fertile soil of the Lower Valley, where he began growing watermelons, cantaloupes and vegetables near Wapato.

Washington State patrol are investigating an early morning accident on Brownstown and McDonald Road, near Harrah.

Shot in the chest and left in a hop field. Salvador Lopez was found at the base of a hop anchor near Harrah Wednesday morning.

Vintage tractors, including Kris Kiser's 1957 Mc Cormick Farmall 350, center, are parked in the field at Fullbright Park in Union Gap after completing the Harrah Tractor Run Saturday, June 13, 2009.

Detectives say the man found dead near Harrah yesterday was not a homicide victim and that the man shot himself.

The Yakima County sheriff's office says a 20-year-old Wapato man found shot to death in a hop field north of Harrah shot himself.

Detectives have surmised that a 20-year-old man found dead in a hop field north of Harrah did not mean to inflict a fatal wound when he shot himself.

HARRAH, Wash. -- Investigators are describing as suspicious the death of a man whose body was found near here early today.

Three people were wounded in a shooting at a party in the Brownstown area early Sunday, authorities said.

Finished in its factory colour of grabber blue with white vinyl Bucket interior, this 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429 really grads the attention! It is powered by a numbers matching Boss 429 engine, coupled with a 4 speed close ratio manual transmission, and a 'v' code 3.91 traction-lok nine inch rear-end. Other amenities include power steering, power brakes,oil cooler,center console,factory tach, convenience group, decor group, AM radio, electric clock, mugum 500 rims with goodyear polyglass tires and more. This beatifully restored car has had very little use since completion of the restoration. A truly collectable muscle car, complete with documentation.

Typed by: Sierra and JoAnne

1. What do you think about the W.A.S.L?

I think it is important to test students to find out what they know, but I think the WASL is not the best way to accomplish that.

2. What do you think of the students here?

I love the students here. I think they are friendly and most of them want to learn.

3. What do you think of our school mascot?

I think it is cool and stands for strength and courage.

4. What do you think of the STEP program?

I think it helps students remember what the rules are and makes it possible for other students to learn.

5. How long have you worked here?

A little over two months.

6. Do you have a second job? If so what is it?

I have a solar energy store and a dance studio.

7. What is your favorite thing to do in your spare time?

I like to dance.

8. Do you have a favorite sport? If so what is it?

Rodeo

The 1970 Dodge Charger was used in the movie The Fast and the Furious. In the movie, the blower wasn't connected with the motor. The Dodge had a 426 cid with a 4 barrel carb. It was a good motor and a great car. The 1970 charger was famous back then. I think the Dodge Charger blower made it go faster and made it look cool. The car that was wecked was a double, with only a 383 engine. The Charger had a 500 grille piece. I thought it was the coolest car in the movie. It wears a 1970 front clip. The car was a 426 HEMI R/T Dodge Charger.

1. What do you think about the W.A.S.L?

I think that there needs to be a way to measure what students have learned throughout the year but I'm not sure if the W.A.S.L is always fair to all students.

2.What do you think of the students here?

I really enjoy the students. It makes my day interesting.

3. What do you think about our school mascot?

I like the school mascot.

4. What do you think of the STEP program?

I think it's very effective when it's used properly.

5. How long have you worked here?

This is my third year.

6. Do you have a second job? If so what is it?

Yes. I work for the Barrel House Restaurant.

7. What is your favorite thing to do in your spare time?

Spend time with my friends and family.

8. Do you have a favorite sport? If so what is it?

Swimming.

There once was a boy named Isaiah who went to a private school called Sommerville High School. He only had a couple of friends. Their names were Napoleon and Pedro. Pedro was a sophmore and Napoleon was a junior. Isaiah was silent and barely talked, but one day it all changed. On this momentous day, this MEAN bully pushed Isaiah into the vending machine and it broke. But, this was no ordinary breakdown- something weird happened to the inner workings of the machine and it began dispensing free pops, but only to those "in the know". The principal never found out and Isaiah became the coolest kid in school and he was never ever quiet again.

Students are learning how to conduct scientific investigations through the study of food chemistry. Special kits provided through ESD 105 are used to help students understand the processes and procedures necessary to test predictions and gather data. Students work in teams to set up their experiments and discuss results. Those who learn to carefully follow the steps outlined in the Student Activity Books gain insight into the scientific process and come away with a better understanding of the foods they eat.