KIMA News - Local & Regional

SWAT team sent to Lower Valley standoff

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:06:43 -0700

The SWAT team was sent to a standoff Tuesday morning in Toppenish where police say a man barricaded himself inside a home.

Cooler, wet weather expected all week long

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:03:53 -0700

A cold low pressure system will remain over the Pacific Northwest through much of the week.

KIMA story earns 1st place in award from Society of Professional Journalists

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:38:54 -0700

A story about a potential puppy mill in Selah has earned KIMA Action News Reporter Matt Finn a 1st place award.

Yakima could park patrol cars on your street

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:40:29 -0700

Dozens of more police cars for YPD. Cars assigned to officers for them to take home. Supporters said it could help cut crime.

FBI officials tight-lipped about Spokane ricin case

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:02:05 -0700

The FBI said Monday that no one has been arrested after last week's discovery of a pair of letters containing the deadly poison ricin in Spokane, but the agency remained tight-lipped about the investigation and a weekend raid at a downtown apartment building.

Tractor trailer carrying apples overturns in Union Gap

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:04:21 -0700

A semi-truck rollover near the interchange of Highway 97 and I-82 blocked traffic for hours Monday.

Police ID woman found dead in abandoned Yakima home

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:57:19 -0700

Police have identified the woman found dead last week in a Yakima home.

Human skull found in Naches remains unidentified

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:52:21 -0700

It's still not clear if the skull belong to a male or female.

Inslee signs bill protecting against derelict vessels

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:46:20 -0700

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a bill that would provide more environmental protections against derelict vessels in Washington's waterways.

Officer late to work spots escaped inmate

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:33:42 -0700

Wash. Corrections Officer Brandy Boyer says if she hadn't been 10 minutes late leaving for work Saturday morning she wouldn't have spotted a prison escapee.

"What does ''EF-4'' mean?' and other tornado questions answered

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:28:58 -0700

The Moore tornado was given a preliminary rating of EF-4 ("Devastating") with estimated tornadic wind speeds of up to 200 mph, although many are thinking that rating could be increased to an EF-5 ("Incredible") once more damage assessment is done.

Police: Josh Powell had affair before Susan's disappearance

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:37:24 -0700

Newly released police records show that Utah officials believe Josh Powell likely killed his wife and that his brother, Michael Powell, helped dispose of the body, but authorities felt they didn't have enough evidence to prove that theory in court.

Panhandling: Time for stricter laws in Yakima?

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:05:32 -0700

If you drive or walk around Yakima long enough, you are likely to come panhandlers asking for money, food or something else.

Digital water meters coming to Yakima

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:23:24 -0700

The city is one step closer to the digital water meters.

Famous Dave's barbeque to open in August

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:41:53 -0700

Plans for a Famous Dave's barbeque restaurant in Union Gap aren't moving as quickly as expected.

City council to decide whether canceling annual meeting was mistake

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:37:54 -0700

The city will decide whether to re-open the comprehensive plan.

Public could weigh in on cell phone tower discussion

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:45:35 -0700

The public has the chance to weigh in on whether a ban on new cell phone towers should stay in place here in Yakima.

New restaurant in old Wendy's to open in a few weeks

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:46:33 -0700

The building sat vacant for months after it suddenly shut down.

Search continues for missing Yakima doctor in Ukraine

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:52:13 -0700

The search for a missing Yakima man in Ukraine continued Monday.

Beekeepers: It's a busier swarm season than most

Sun, 19 May 2013 10:42:37 -0700

Last week's heat provided a great springboard for bees. They've been out in swarms. And, beekeepers have been busy getting them off your yards.

Yakima River restoration project accepts bids for construction

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:22:25 -0700

KIMA learned Yakima is now accepting bids on a project to help restore the Yakima River.

Tieton is building a new bike park to help local businesses

Sun, 19 May 2013 17:58:23 -0700

Tieton is building a new bike park in hopes to draw more people to their town.

Climbers remember Mount St. Helens eruption 33 years later

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:47:09 -0700

Saturday marks the 33rd anniversary of one of the biggest news stories ever experienced in the Pacific Northwest.

Will Yakima ever see the end of graffiti? Dozens volunteer to clean it up

Sat, 18 May 2013 16:55:43 -0700

It seems the problem is never ending.

GAS PRICES: what to know this traveling season

Sat, 18 May 2013 19:51:20 -0700

Costs have surged by a dime in the last week alone. All while many of you are planning to hit the road for Memorial Day weekend.