Brandon White and Carter Young

Who are the Yakima Metro area high school alumni in action on Saturday, June 13?

Saturday, June 13 will feature competition from these former Yakima Metro area high school standouts.

U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse Working for Central Washington

Rep. Newhouse announces support for 2027 Homeland Security Appropriations Act funding

Rep. Dan Newhouse announced committee approval of funding for key Department of Homeland Security operations on June 11. The bill includes allocations for border security personnel, Coast Guard modernization, disaster response funding, and more.

President Jim Wohlpart

PULSE Magazine story receives national Mark of Excellence Award

A Central Washington University student feature about Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest has won a national journalism award from the Society of Professional Journalists. Reporter Charlotte Zombro led the team behind ‘Saving Chimps,’ which received top honors after advancing through regional competition.

John A. Condon, Acting Executive Associate Director for Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)

Mexican national sentenced to 20 years for drug trafficking in California

A Mexican national has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for narcotics and weapons offenses following an investigation targeting cartel-linked drug trafficking operations. Authorities say Ricardo Orizaba-Zendejas will be removed to Mexico after serving his sentence.

Brandon White and Carter Young

Who are the ex-high school stars from Yakima Metro area competing on Wednesday, June 10?

On Wednesday, June 10, these former Yakima Metro area high school stars will be competing.

President Jim Wohlpart

Late CWU Aviation alumna honored with posthumous Martin Luther King Jr. service award

Air Force Major Ariana G. (Linse) Savino has been posthumously awarded the Martin Luther King Jr. Medal of Distinguished Service by King County Council for her dedication to community service and leadership. The honor recognizes both her military achievements and…

Laura V. Swett, Chairman of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Drivers in Yakima County see lowest diesel gas at $5.23 in week ending May 30

Drivers in Yakima County reported a weekly low of $5.23 per gallon for diesel gas in the week ending May 30.

Arlington National Cemetery

Yakima Metro service members remembered this week ending June 13 for their sacrifice in war

This week ending June 13 marks the anniversaries of military service members from Yakima Metro who gave their lives in military service.

Leo Roy, member of Yakima City Council

Entertainment event this week in Yakima Metro: June 7-13

Don’t miss out on this entertainment event happening in Yakima Metro this week.

Brandon White and Carter Young

Which ex-Yakima Metro area high school athletes are scheduled for action the week starting Monday, June 8?

These former Yakima Metro area high school standouts will be competing during the week of Monday, June 8.

Dr. Mehmet Oz CMS Administrator

Yakima Medicaid spending for chemotherapy drugs surges to $106,568 in 2024

In 2024, Medicaid providers in Yakima billed $106,568 for Chemotherapy Drugs services—a 3944.3% jump from the prior year.

Lindsay S. See, Commissioner of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Lowest midgrade gas price in Klickitat County hits $5.79 for week ending May 30

The cheapest reported price for a gallon of midgrade gas in Klickitat County came in at $5.79 during the week ending May 30.

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