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State House approves reforms for state welfare plan

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 03:59:09 GMT

The state House has passed a bill that reforms General Assistance-Unemployable, a welfare program that gives cash and health care to physically or mentally disabled people.

State Legislature OKs bill to eliminate some boards

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:30:38 GMT

The Legislature has approved a measure that would eliminate about four dozen boards and commissions.

State Legislature OKs server farm tax exemption

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 05:50:52 GMT

Giving a boost to eastern Washington, state lawmakers on Wednesday passed a temporary sales-tax break for companies that build and operate server farms in rural areas.

Degrading Dumpsters at Local Apartment Complex

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:22:59 GMT

YAKIMA -- One local apartment manager wanted her dumpsters replaced... but they never were.

Overpaid Employees Get More Time To Pay Back Mistake

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:21:34 GMT

Some East Valley Fire workers got overpaid. Paychecks were over by almost $1,500 a piece. The Fire Chief told KIMA it was a mistake during a change in the time keeping system.

Yakima Mini Mart Sells Porn in the Open

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:25:13 GMT

A Yakima mini-mart is selling porn dvd's right out in the open. You emailed us about it, so I went to check it out. And what I found was surprising.

West Valley First Grader Brings Prescription Drug to School

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:51:46 GMT

A West Valley first grader passed out prescription drugs to his friends while on the playground. I asked the principal what's being done and whether a loss of the DARE program could be part of the problem.

Yakima Is a Best Pick

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 01:47:09 GMT

Yakima -- Men's Journal magazine says Yakima is a great place to call home... one of the best.

New Ike School Plans Ready For Viewing

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:18:16 GMT

Yakima -- Take a look. A bigger and better Ike High School is getting closer to groundbreaking.

Sunnyside High School Extends Next School Year

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:41:31 GMT

Longer school days and a longer school year. Sunnyside high schoolers could be looking at both next year. It may be the only way the district can snag millions in grant money.