Foundation pulls funding for Planned Parenthood - Yakima Herald-Republic

1 February 2012, 11:01 pm

Foundation pulls funding for Planned ParenthoodYakima Herald-RepublicThe Yakima health center, part of Planned Parenthood's Greater Washington and North Idaho regional organization, did not receive a direct grant from Komen. The Tri-Cities and Spokane branches, however, together received $30000,... Read More »

Missing Rainier Climbers - KMAS

30 January 2012, 8:28 am

Missing Rainier ClimbersKMASThe 90-minute sessions will be held in the Tri-Cities, Yakima and Seattle. Advance sign-up is required to ensure that the Washington firms are matched with an export consultant who will provide the most relevant strategic advice.... Read More »

It's okay to say gang suspect looked like a Smurf - Big Cartoon News Blog (blog)

27 January 2012, 5:48 am

Big Cartoon News Blog (blog)It's okay to say gang suspect looked like a SmurfBig Cartoon News Blog (blog)A robbery suspect may be feeling blue after an appeals court said Tuesday that a Yakima County, Washington judge could allow testimony that he was dressed like a Smurf. Ernesto Ruiz Cervantes... Read More »

NBC Right Now/KNDO/KNDU Tri-Cities, Yakima, WA |Fatal fire in Kennewick - KNDO/KNDU

23 January 2012, 10:38 pm

NBC Right Now/KNDO/KNDU Tri-Cities, Yakima, WA |Fatal fire in KennewickKNDO/KNDUThe home is registered to an Elvie, or Elvira Pidcock, who the coroner and fire marshal both believe is the victim. Next door neighbors watched the horror unfold around 3:30 Monday morning. Patrick Flanagan said, "I hear... Read More »

Sexual Abuse Complaint Filed in Montana - Indian Country Today Media Network.com

23 January 2012, 5:59 am

Indian Country Today Media Network.comSexual Abuse Complaint Filed in MontanaIndian Country Today Media Network.comA law firm based in Yakima, Washington, has filed a 12-page legal complaint in Montana's Eighth Judicial District Court on behalf of a Northern Cheyenne tribal member who is seeking... Read More »

The week in photos: Fire and Ice - thejournal.ie

21 January 2012, 3:08 am

The week in photos: Fire and Icethejournal.ie(AP) 6434 candles are lit to honour each of the victims of Japan's Great Hanshin Earthquake on the disaster's 17th anniversary. (The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images ) A family skates across Mendenhall Lake, in Juneau, Alaska. (AP) Mist shrouds the Y... Read More »

HOT COUGAR ACTION: Press Conference Recaps - CougCenter

18 January 2012, 6:07 am

HOT COUGAR ACTION: Press Conference RecapsCougCenterBrock Motum thinks Washington State just needs to box out better in its 2-3 zone. Charlie Enquist laments that the Cougars have been the victim of a few bad bounces. Washington State, which paid Paul Wulff $600000 this past season, will be paying M... Read More »

Sunnyside girl likely victim of human trafficking - Seattle Post Intelligencer

15 January 2012, 10:21 am

Yakima Herald-RepublicSunnyside girl likely victim of human traffickingSeattle Post IntelligencerA history of dating older gang members, sightings with men near Yakima motels, social media pictures in which she looks pregnant — all inconclusive clues of her daughter's life. "It's like I... Read More »

Around the Northwest - The Seattle Times

14 January 2012, 7:19 pm

Around the NorthwestThe Seattle TimesWashington lawmakers want to free up students during the school year to work as farm hands. The Yakima Herald-Republic reports that a measure introduced Friday would authorize the state Board of Education to allow school districts to adjust the 180-day ...and mor... Read More »

City racked up $100000 in legal fees in Garza settlement [Yakima Herald ... - Insurance News Net (press release)

13 January 2012, 11:47 am

City racked up $100000 in legal fees in Garza settlement [Yakima Herald ...Insurance News Net (press release)By Mark Morey YAKIMA, Wash. -- The city of Yakima spent $100000 for legal costs leading up to a settlement with a police officer who alleged he was the victim of retaliation, but the $350000 ... Read More »