What's happening today in the Yakima Valley: Monday, Feb. 6

6 February 2012, 7:16 am

• There’s a Bunco and Bon Bons Party tonight at 6 at Glenwood Square, 5110 Tieton Drive, in Yakima. Cost: $35 per person and includes a glass of wine, finger food and prizes. Proceeds benefit the YWCA. To register, call Becky, 509-248-7796 or visit www.ywcayakima.org.... Read More »

Fisheries managers cautiously hopeful for a good Yakima River spring chinook return

5 February 2012, 3:44 pm

Here is a story by Scott Sandsberry of the Yakima Herald Republic on what the outlook is for spring chinook in the Yakima River.... Read More »

Don't be sheepish; come over and see the bighorns near Yakima

3 February 2012, 11:07 pm

More than 100 bighorn sheep are being fed by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife at the foot of Cleman Mountain west of Yakima next to the Naches River. Several hundred elk are gathered at the Oak Creek feeding station a few miles away.... Read More »

Yakima Basin water report issued, costing a cool $2.6 million

2 February 2012, 9:19 am

The Washington Department of Ecology releases a comprehensive analysis of the Yakima River Basin water system, a report now under evaluation by the federal government.... Read More »

Valley schools earn state Achievement Awards

1 February 2012, 11:02 pm

YAKIMA, Wash. -- Several Yakima Valley schools received Washington Achievement Awards from the state Superintendent of Public Instruction on Wednesday. In all, 275 Washington schools received awards for their performance from 2009-11.... Read More »

Washington bighorn sheep herds trapped to help others - Sun, 29 Jan 2012 PST

29 January 2012, 7:44 am

Bighorn sheep herds in north central Washington are getting new bloodlines. Bighorns near Yakima are being trapped this winter and relocated to boost other herds.... Read More »

Airline Estate Riesling Exudes Essence of The Yakima Valley

27 January 2012, 2:04 pm

Airline Estate Winery in Washington state’s Yakima Valley is owned by the Miller family: father Mike, who has been growing grapes since 1968; so...... Read More »

State program helps Yakima Valley businesses dodge layoffs

26 January 2012, 5:54 pm

KIMA found more Yakima Valley businesses are taking advantage of Washington's Shared Work program. The state says the program has saved thousands of jobs over the years and it's helping our local companies avoid layoffs.... Read More »

Washington farmers back labels for genetically modified foods

26 January 2012, 5:53 pm

YAKIMA, Wash. -- Some Washington state wheat farmers have thrown their support behind legislation requiring labeling of genetically modified foods, giving food safety advocates fresh hope that lawmakers also will get behind the bill. They haven't been receptive to the idea in the past, and lawma... Read More »

More than 65 snow-related incidents on Yakima Valley highways

18 January 2012, 7:27 pm

YAKIMA -- Washington Department of Transportation crews have had a busy few days in the Yakima Valley.... Read More »