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Local & Regional New Deputy Fire Chief beefing up areas that were 'suffering' (Video)

By Hayley Guenthner Published: May 16, 2012 at 9:52 PM PDT Last Updated: May 16, 2012 at 11:06 PM PDT

KIMA is following up on the hiring of a new deputy fire chief. The position comes with a roughly $100,000 salary, which had many of you wondering why the department didn't use those funds to hire two firefighters instead. KIMA learned that new man is now on the job, and is taking on the work of many.

Home 73-year-old accused of putting a hit out on his daughter-in-law (Video)

By Michael Spears Published: May 16, 2012 at 6:40 PM PDT

Yakima County Deputies say they cracked a bizarre case of a 73-year-old man who wanted to kill his daughter-in-law. Only they say he tried to hire a hit man.

Local & Regional Let the people choose: $20 car tab put on survey (Video)

By Heather Walker Published: May 16, 2012 at 6:46 PM PDT

You will have a chance to weigh on a $20 car tab fee in Yakima. It just won't be on the ballot. Yakima City Council wants you to fill out a survey instead. Action News learned money was behind the decision.

Local & Regional Jury convicts Steve Powell of voyeurism charges (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By MIKE BAKER Associated Press Published: May 16, 2012 at 11:44 AM PDT Last Updated: May 16, 2012 at 5:18 PM PDT

A jury has convicted Steve Powell of voyeurism charges that stemmed from an investigation into the 2009 disappearance of his daughter-in-law Susan Powell, a mother of two from Utah who has never been found.

Home Yakima officer fighting shoplifting for free (Video)

By Heather Walker Published: May 16, 2012 at 7:02 PM PDT

A retired Yakima police officer is coming back to the force as a volunteer to help tackle shoplifting cases. Preston Brown went back to work after patrolling for 21 years, he's now taking on a detective role.

Home New Yakama Nation jail open in Toppenish (Video)

By Sarah Navoy Published: May 16, 2012 at 6:26 PM PDT

A new jail with a $15 million price tag opened today in Toppenish. It's a tribal facility that doubles as a rehabilitation center. Tribal council and corrections officers say inmates will leave the jail as better people.

Consumer State unemployment rate falls to 8.1 percent

By DONNA GORDON BLANKINSHIP Associated Press Published: May 16, 2012 at 2:30 PM PDT

Washington state's unemployment rate fell in April to 8.1 percent, despite a loss of 300 jobs last month, officials said Wednesday.

Home Inmate extradited from Virginia to face local charges (Video)

By Michael Spears Published: May 16, 2012 at 6:37 PM PDT Last Updated: May 16, 2012 at 6:53 PM PDT

A man accused of murder and attempted murder in two separate cases appeared Wednesday before a judge.

Home Local businesses step up to help woman and seven kids with no water (Video)

By Sarah Navoy Published: May 16, 2012 at 6:10 PM PDT Last Updated: May 16, 2012 at 9:16 PM PDT

The Yakima Valley stepped up to the plate to help the woman and her seven kids living with no water. The family has a dry well, and can't afford to fix it.

Local & Regional Jury reaches verdict in Powell voyeurism trial (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By MIKE BAKER Associated Press Published: May 16, 2012 at 11:36 AM PDT

Jurors told court officials shortly before 11 a.m. Wednesday that they had come to a decision after about one day of deliberations. Staff members began calling attorneys to the court to hear the verdict.

Home Union Gap council members question city's pay increases (Video)

By Matt Finn Published: May 16, 2012 at 6:20 PM PDT Last Updated: May 16, 2012 at 6:56 PM PDT

Union Gap recently approved a 3.5% salary increase for Public Works employees. However one council member tells KIMA he's concerned it might put the city in the red.

Local & Regional 'When you see her move, it's hard not to cry' (Video)

By Molly Blancett KVAL News Published: May 16, 2012 at 3:30 PM PDT

Two walkers made a startling find along the bike path last week. Veterinarians said they saved a little pup's life.

Local & Regional Yakima City Council delays car tab fee in favor of survey (Video)

By Hayley Guenthner Published: May 16, 2012 at 9:39 AM PDT

There will be no car tab fee on the November ballot for voters in Yakima.

Consumer Portland mayor declares Wednesday Gluten-Free Beer Day (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By Valerie Hurst KATU News and KATU.com Staff Published: May 16, 2012 at 11:52 AM PDT

Portland Mayor Sam Adams has declared Wednesday 'Gluten-Free Beer Day' in honor of the new offering from the Widmer Brothers.

Local & Regional Fire rips through Wapato home

By Tyler Slauson Published: May 16, 2012 at 11:27 AM PDT

Fire severely damaged a home Tuesday night on South Wapato Road.

Local & Regional Police: Man unintentionally shoots roommate

By Tyler Slauson Published: May 16, 2012 at 11:13 AM PDT

Kennewick Police said a man unintentionally shot his roommate Tuesday evening.

Local & Regional K-9 Officers unleash on drug dealers and users all over the Northwest (Video)

By Hayley Guenthner Published: May 15, 2012 at 10:27 PM PDT Last Updated: May 15, 2012 at 11:12 PM PDT

This week, Yakima is hosting the Pacific Northwest Police Detection Dog Association Conference with some intense police training. But it isn't just for cops; over 40 K-9's are also here to hone the skills that keep your streets safe.

Home Mom and seven kids living with no water (Video)

By Sarah Navoy Published: May 15, 2012 at 6:31 PM PDT Last Updated: May 16, 2012 at 12:55 PM PDT

Living without running water seems like an impossibility in today's society. However, that's what a woman and her seven children are doing near Wapato. Their well ran dry two months ago.

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Home Mom and seven kids living with no water (Video)

By Sarah Navoy Published: May 15, 2012 at 6:31 PM PDT Last Updated: May 16, 2012 at 12:55 PM PDT

Living without running water seems like an impossibility in today's society. However, that's what a woman and her seven children are doing near Wapato. Their well ran dry two months ago.

Home 73-year-old accused of putting a hit out on his daughter-in-law (Video)

By Michael Spears Published: May 16, 2012 at 6:40 PM PDT

Yakima County Deputies say they cracked a bizarre case of a 73-year-old man who wanted to kill his daughter-in-law. Only they say he tried to hire a hit man.

Local & Regional K-9 Officers unleash on drug dealers and users all over the Northwest (Video)

By Hayley Guenthner Published: May 15, 2012 at 10:27 PM PDT Last Updated: May 15, 2012 at 11:12 PM PDT

This week, Yakima is hosting the Pacific Northwest Police Detection Dog Association Conference with some intense police training. But it isn't just for cops; over 40 K-9's are also here to hone the skills that keep your streets safe.

Local & Regional 'When you see her move, it's hard not to cry' (Video)

By Molly Blancett KVAL News Published: May 16, 2012 at 3:30 PM PDT

Two walkers made a startling find along the bike path last week. Veterinarians said they saved a little pup's life.

Local & Regional Fire rips through Wapato home

By Tyler Slauson Published: May 16, 2012 at 11:27 AM PDT

Fire severely damaged a home Tuesday night on South Wapato Road.

Home Neighbor leaves behind mess (Video)

By Heather Walker Published: May 15, 2012 at 6:47 PM PDT

KIMA is taking action for you when it comes to sewer work that left behind a mess.

Local & Regional Woman robbed downtown, suspect escapes (Video)

By Sarah Navoy & KIMATV.com Staff Published: May 15, 2012 at 3:18 PM PDT Last Updated: May 15, 2012 at 6:56 PM PDT

A woman walking to work at the Bakery Outlet was robbed this morning, according to Yakima Police.

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