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Residents urge county to upgrade busy roads
Wind and pedal power dominated a hearing this week on Yakima County's plans for road maintenance and construction next year.
You could be eligible for free tutoring
Students who need extra help in math and reading might be able to receive free tutoring through Advantage Point Learning.
Old-timey tunes fill the air at Mabton Grace Brethren Church
Bill Dickerson, center, sings while bandmates Steve Dickerson, left, and Larry Dickerson, right, play during the gospel jamboree at Mabton Brethren Church.
Reyna holds lead in race for Mabton mayor
If the votes keep moving his way, Councilman Angel Reyna will be the next mayor of Mabton.
Cattle drive a Bickleton mainstay
A cattle drive -- the old-fashioned, horseback kind -- brought traffic to a halt in Bickleton on Friday afternoon.
Scary Sex Offender Running Under The Radar
The sick conviction of child rape has earned Steven Shawley a lifetime of registering as a sex offender, but he's not doing what he's supposed to.
Cell phone distraction causes accident near Granger
GRANGER, Wash. -- A cell phone distracted a Mabton woman driving east on State Route 22 Friday night, causing her vehicle to veer off the road in a rollover and sending her to Toppenish Community Hospital, according to Washington State Patrol.
National Gear Up Day celebrates student success
Today is the first National GEAR UP Day. It's also the 10th anniversary of the college-access program, which aims to make higher education a reality for low-income students in underserved communities throughout the country.
Mabton dairy allowed more cows
If milk prices improve, a dairy in Mabton is prepared to expand its operation over the opposition of neighbors, who say they are already suffering from flies, odor and other dairy-related environmental irritants.
Fire heroes battle blazes across the state
Eastside Fire and Rescue Firefighters Rick Scriven and Michael Tjosvold conduct mop up operations at a fire in Dead Canyon, 13 miles south of Mabton.
Folders of school supplies were assembled by employees of Yakima Valley credit unions including Meg Spurgin, Veronica Robledo and Dave Ballinger Aug.
What's been happening this week? Take the news quiz
Howard Lyman, who promotes a vegan diet and warns of the dangers of corporate agriculture, is a former A) congressman B) producer for the "The Oprah Winfrey Show" C) cattle rancher D) slaughterhouse worker 11.
Lightning Hits Ignite Wash. Blazes
Aug. 22--YAKIMA, Wash. -- More than 250 firefighters were battling a series of fast-growing range fires late Friday night that blackened thousands of acres across Central Washington.
If there was ever a question about the shrinking popularity of Mabton's mayor, last night's primary answered it.
NEW Three sought in home invasion robbery near Mabton
MABTON, Wash. -- Yakima County sheriff's detectives are investigating a home invasion robbery reported northeast of here early this morning.
Primary roundup -- Mabton ousts mayor
Voters have tossed out Mayor Velva Herrera after her frequent clashes with fellow City Council members and a critical state audit saying she mismanaged public funds.
Westpark Christian Academy has fall openings for full-day kindergarten. It offers a small-school atmosphere and personal attention for 80 students, preschool through 12th grade.
A small city in the midst of political and financial turmoil awaits its next mayor.