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Local & Regional Traffic Alert: 1 lane of Yakima Ave. shut down
By KIMATV.com Staff Published: Jun 19, 2013 at 12:58 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 19, 2013 at 4:57 PM PDT
The outside, eastbound lane of Yakima Avenue from 7th Avenue through the 6th Avenue intersection will be closed likely until the afternoon on Thursday, June 20th so repairs can be made to a loose trolley track.
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YouNews Rainbow over the Barn (New) Rainbow over the Barn
By sraacb Published: Jun 19, 2013 at 8:41 PM PDT
The is the barn that my husband and his Dad built in 1995. It is built mostly from used lumber from the old AG Warehouse in Yakima. Located just outside Union Gap off Lateral A.
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Entertainment Palace sheds some light on Kate's baby plans Palace sheds some light on Kate's baby plans (Photo Gallery)
By MARTIN BENEDYK Associated Press Published: Jun 19, 2013 at 8:13 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 19, 2013 at 9:12 AM PDT
With Prince William and the former Kate Middleton expecting their first child in mid-July - and much of the world interested in the birth of a future monarch - officials at Clarence House have released some of the couple's plans, although many details are still being kept private.
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Sports James helps Heat stave off elimination in Game 6
By JON KRAWCZYNSKI AP Basketball Writer Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 9:28 PM PDT
LeBron James shrugged off a poor start to get 32 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, Ray Allen hit a 3-pointer with 5.2 seconds to play to force overtime and the Miami Heat staved off elimination with a 103-100 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday night.
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National & World San Francisco 'landlords from hell' plead guilty to felonies San Francisco 'landlords from hell' plead guilty to felonies
By Associated Press Published: Jun 19, 2013 at 6:01 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 19, 2013 at 8:40 PM PDT
A couple that prosecutors dubbed the "landlords from hell" for going to scary lengths to drive tenants from a San Francisco apartment building — including cutting holes in one tenant's floor with a power saw while he was still inside — have pleaded guilty to several felonies.
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Home Watch: Fire recovery fundraiser at Abby's Pizza Watch: Fire recovery fundraiser at Abby's Pizza (Video)
By KIMATV.com Staff Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 7:03 PM PDT
It's been almost two weeks since a deadly fire in Terrace Heights. Randy Henry lost his wife despite trying desperately to save her. The community came together Tuesday night to help him. John LaCrosse visited Abby's Pizza in Yakima where the fundraiser took place.
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Politics 14 mayors seek limits for soda buys with food stamps 14 mayors seek limits for soda buys with food stamps
By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press Published: Jun 19, 2013 at 10:35 AM PDT
Portland Mayor Charlie Hales has joined mayors of New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and 14 other cities to revive a push against letting food stamps be used to buy soda and other sugary drinks.

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Technology Microsoft changes Xbox One policies after outcry
By Associated Press Published: Jun 19, 2013 at 2:49 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 19, 2013 at 3:57 PM PDT
Microsoft is rolling back a much-criticized requirement that its upcoming Xbox One gaming console be regularly connected to the Internet and making clear that there will be no limitations on sharing games.
Technology Miss. official says he'll subpoena Google on illegal drug sales
By JEFF AMY, Associated Press Published: Jun 19, 2013 at 8:59 AM PDT
Mississippi's attorney general says he still thinks Google has given inadequate responses to allegations that it's not doing enough to prevent illegal online sales of drugs without prescriptions, and says he's sending out subpoenas for company documents to further his investigation.
Technology U.S. video game retail sales fall 25 percent
By Associated Press Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 7:57 AM PDT
U.S. retail sales of video games, hardware and accessories declined 25 percent in May as demand for aging game consoles continued to fade and fewer new games launched compared with last year, according to market researcher NPD Group.
Technology Google settles suit, clears way for stock split
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 7:54 AM PDT
Google has resolved a shareholder lawsuit blocking a long-delayed stock split, clearing the way for the Internet search leader to issue a new class of non-voting shares later this year.
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Health Report: Slowdown in health care costs to continue
By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR, Associated Press Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 8:23 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 18, 2013 at 1:13 PM PDT
There's good news for most companies that provide health benefits for their employees: America's slowdown in medical costs may be turning into a trend, rather than a mere pause.
Health Komen breast cancer charity names new CEO
By Associated Press Published: Jun 17, 2013 at 2:44 PM PDT
The breast cancer charity named Judith A. Salerno to replace founder Nancy Brinker, whose promise to her dying sister begat a fundraising powerhouse that invested hundreds of millions of dollars in cancer research
Health To ease shortage of organs, grow them in a lab? (Photo Gallery)
By MALCOLM RITTER AP Science Writer Published: Jun 17, 2013 at 6:30 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 17, 2013 at 10:20 AM PDT
Growing lungs and other organs for transplant is still in the future, but scientists are working toward that goal. In several labs, scientists study how to build on the internal scaffolding of hearts, lungs, livers and kidneys of people and pigs to make custom-made implants.
Health Hepatitis A linked to Costco frozen berries sickens 87
By MARY CLARE JALONICK, Associated Press Published: Jun 12, 2013 at 10:18 AM PDT
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says an outbreak of hepatitis A linked to a frozen berry mix sold at Costco has grown to 87 people with illnesses in eight states, including Washington.
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Business Investors look for answers on economy from Fed
By MARTIN CRUTSINGER, AP Economics Writer Published: Jun 19, 2013 at 8:43 AM PDT
Worry and speculation have consumed investors since Chairman Ben Bernanke spoke to Congress last month about the Federal Reserve's drive to keep long-term interest rates at record lows.
Business Men's Wearhouse ousts founder, pitchman Zimmer
By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO, AP Retail Writer Published: Jun 19, 2013 at 8:31 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 19, 2013 at 9:34 AM PDT
In terse release issued Wednesday, Men's Wearhouse said it has fired the face of the company and its executive chairman, George Zimmer, who appeared in many of its TV commercials with the slogan "You're going to like the way you look. I guarantee it."
Business House to consider cuts to food stamps
By MARY CLARE JALONICK, Associated Press Published: Jun 19, 2013 at 8:25 AM PDT
A wide-ranging farm bill the House is considering would cut food stamps by $2 billion a year and make it more difficult for some people to qualify for the domestic food aid program.
Business IMF calls for urgent steps on Spain's 27 pct. unemployment
By ALAN CLENDENNING, AP Business Writer Published: Jun 19, 2013 at 8:21 AM PDT
Spain faces the prospect of of high unemployment and sluggish growth lasting years unless the country and Europe take "urgent action" to slash the nation's crippling 27 percent unemployment rate and free frozen credit to businesses so they can expand, the International Monetary Fund said Wednesday.
Business Dish won't submit revised bid for Sprint
By Associated Press Published: Jun 19, 2013 at 8:17 AM PDT
Satellite TV operator Dish Network Corp. said Tuesday it would not submit a revised bid for Sprint, leaving the path open for the wireless carrier to accept what it already considers a superior offer from Japan's Softbank.
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Consumer Identity thieves now targeting your prescriptions
By Herb Weisbaum Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 8:24 AM PDT
You know it's important to guard your Social Security and Medicare cards – you don't want an identity thief to find them. Well, you need to be just as careful with your prescriptions.
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