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Election results for Kittitas and Yakima counties.

911 Habitual Callers

The city's ambulance services are called to accidents like that every day. But there are some emergency calls that could keep them from getting there fast enough. They're coming from "habitual callers". People who may not have a real emergency, but 911 is the first number they dial.

Sunnyside Lays Off Workers, Then Discovers Budget Surplus

Nine people lost their jobs in Sunnyside because the city couldn't pay them. But a review of the budget found more than one and a half million dollars Sunnyside didn't know it had. Money that could have saved those jobs. Action News went to Sunnyside to find out how this could happen, and what the city is planning to do next.

Huge Demand for Tieton Public Works

TIETON -- Keeping a city clean and maintained is a daunting job, especially for workers in Tieton.

Taylor Loses Her Job With East Valley School District

She's accused of having sex with a 16 year old student. Now East Valley P.E. teacher, Michelle Taylor, will lose her job.

CWU President Bracing For Another $8-9 Million Cut

The cost cutting continues for Central Washington University. The president is asking faculty and staff to work without pay again and though the goal is to prevent layoffs, it might be a lost cause. The University is bracing for another $8-9 million hit to the budget.

Following the Money: Campaign Spending

The ballots are due Tuesday, so the campaigns are spending fast and furious. Action News pulled the numbers to see who's spending big for your vote.

H1N1 Vaccine Headed to Inmates Despite Shortage

Getting a swine flu vaccine has been tough. Barely 10% of the people who need one in Yakima County can get it. And you won't believe where some of those vaccines are going. Action News found the vaccine you want, may be headed for a convicted felon.

New Ordinance to clean up Yakima

City leaders hope a new ordinance will keep trash off neighborhood streets.

Heating Assistance Available

With the weather getting chilly, help for paying your heating bills is here.