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Wednesday | KNDO

Level III Sex Offender in Yakima County

The Yakima County Sheriff's Office is alerting the public about a level 3 sex offender moving to the area.

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Related Topix: Yakima, WA

Wednesday | KNDO

Heavy Rain Causes Flooding In Yakima

On Wednesday morning, crews blocked off the road on 48th Avenue between Nob Hill and Viola to clear out a massive pool of water.

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Related Topix: Yakima, WA, Weather

Wednesday | KNDO

Attorney General Learns About Yakima County Gang Programs

Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson visited Yakima Wednesday to learn about local efforts to curb the gang problem.

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Related Topix: Yakima, WA, King County, WA

Sun May 19, 2013

KIMA

story earns 1st place in award from Society of Professional Journalists

A story about a potential puppy mill in Selah has earned KIMA Action News Reporter Matt Finn a 1st place award.

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Related Topix: Selah, WA, Yakima, WA

Mon May 13, 2013

KNDO

Union Gap Municipal Court May Be Going to Yakima County Building

Union Gap's municipal court may soon be a thing of the past. The city is looking at a new plan to transfer the operation of the municipal court to the Yakima County District Courthouse.

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Related Topix: Union Gap, WA, Yakima, WA, US News, Federal Aviation Administration

KIMA

Charges re-filed against former Tieton councilwoman

New charges are emerging against a former Tieton councilwoman. Staci Fordahl was once accused of stealing money from local schools.

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Related Topix: Tieton, WA

Sun May 12, 2013

KIMA

Yakima County foster kids receive assistance

It is a staggering number. Each year, 700 kids are put into foster care in Yakima County.

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Related Topix: Kids, Family

Fri May 10, 2013

KNDO

Two New Animal Control Officers to Patrol Yakima Streets

Yakima is doubling the size of its animal control department. Two new officers will be added in July to patrol the city for stray animals and handle code violations.

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Related Topix: Yakima, WA, Ellensburg, WA, Wapato, WA

Thu May 09, 2013

KNDO

Buckingham Admits to Hiding Evidence in West Valley Triple Murder

NBC Right Now continues to follow developments in the West Valley triple murder case.

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Related Topix: West Valley, WA, Yakima, WA

Recycling Today

Two Washington Recyclers Fined

An investigation conducted by a group of government officials in Snohomish County, Wash., has alleged that two recycling companies operating in the county committed multiple violations of the county's waste-disposal code.

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Related Topix: Snohomish County, WA, Maltby, WA, Cowlitz County, WA

Wed May 08, 2013

KIMA

Some worry car stuck in river may end up bashing into dam

A car remains trapped in some brush in the Yakima River near Union Gap. The Yakima County Sheriff's Office told KIMA they're working on removing the vehicle.

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Related Topix: Union Gap, WA, Wapato, WA, Toppenish, WA, Heritage University

KHQ-TV Spokane

Garage Sale Being Held To Pay For Selah Toddler's Funeral

The family of a toddler who was killed last week in Selah is holding a yard sale Tuesday and Wednesday in Union Gap to pay for her funeral.

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Related Topix: Selah, WA, Union Gap, WA, Spokane, WA

Tue May 07, 2013

KIMA

Man dead, another behind bars after Yakima basement brawl

Police say Monday night, on the 1100 block of Cherry Ave., they responded to a fight going on in the basement of one home.

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Related Topix: Yakima, WA, Toppenish, WA

Mon May 06, 2013

KAPP-TV Yakima

2nd Degree Murder Charges Filed Against Selah Man

Yakima County Prosecutors charge a Selah man with second degree murder in the death of his girlfriend's 23 month old baby.

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Related Topix: Selah, WA

Fri May 03, 2013

The News Tribune

Men accused of jewelry heist in March

Pierce County prosecutors this week charged two men with robbery and kidnapping for allegedly holding up a Parkland jewelry store this year.

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Related Topix: Pierce County, WA, Parkland, WA

Wed May 01, 2013

KAPP-TV Yakima

Stabbing Suspect Pleads 'Not Guilty'

A suspect in a Yakima stabbing pleads not guilty to attempted second degree murder in Yakima County Court this afternoon.

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Tue Apr 30, 2013

KNDO

Yakima County Reaches Surplus Funds After Years of Financial Stress

The county has an extra $1.5 million that they didn't expect to have at the end of 2012.

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Related Topix: Yakima, WA, Sunnyside, WA, Goldendale, WA

KNDO

Sunnyside Murder Suspect Pleads Not Guilty

A Sunnyside murder suspect pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges of second degree murder and unlawful possession of a firearm.

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Related Topix: Sunnyside, WA, Yakima, WA

KNDO

PNWU Gives Children's Village $10,000

Students at Pacific Northwest University raised $10,000 for the Yakima medical facility through their annual "Run For Your Life" event.

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Related Topix: Yakima, WA, Northwest University, Sunnyside, WA

KAPP-TV Yakima

Yakima Armed Robber Turns Self In

The 21 year old white male is one of two men who allegedly robbed Cascade Custom Jewelers in Parkland last month.

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