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3 days ago | 
kimatv.com | Anisa Williams
Families and friends gathered in Selah at River Ridge Golf Course on Mother’s Day—but it wasn’t golf they were playing. Dozens walked four laps around the course in the sixth annual Walk and Roll for CHARGE Syndrome, uniting in support of one boy and the community behind him. Eight-year-old Harlen was born with CHARGE syndrome, a complex genetic condition that affects multiple systems in the body and presents differently in each child.
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5 days ago | 
ahsstudentnews.com | Anisa Williams
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6 days ago | 
kimatv.com | Anisa Williams
The U.S. Army and the Yakima Training Center hosted a public information event at the Selah Civic Center to update residents on efforts to address groundwater contamination caused by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. The event gave community members a chance to speak directly with Army officials and environmental experts about the investigation into PFAS contamination and the cleanup underway.
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1 week ago | 
kimatv.com | Anisa Williams
The City of Sunnyside is expected to receive nearly $1.3 million in funding for local infrastructure and recreation improvements. The funding, first acknowledged during the City Council’s April 28 meeting and confirmed in a press release on April 30, will support three community projects: upgrades to Downtown Centennial Square, repairs to the municipal pool’s infrastructure, and continued development of the soccer field at Tina Knoth Park.
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1 week ago | 
kimatv.com | Anisa Williams
The former Tucker Cellars winery property will return to the market after the Sunnyside City Council voted to declare the site surplus during its April 28 meeting. Located at 70 Ray Road, the 2.72-acre property includes a 4,515-square-foot industrial building constructed in 1978. The city purchased the site in September 2022 for $500,000 as a potential solution to avoid the high costs of drilling a new well for nearby Sunnyview Park—an effort that had been projected to exceed $1 million.
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1 week ago | 
kimatv.com | Anisa Williams
Heritage University and Educational Service District 105 were notified last Wednesday that their federal grants for school-based training of social workers and mental health counselors will be discontinued by Dec. 31. The grants, part of the Safer Communities Act of 2022, were designed to address the growing shortage of mental health providers in schools.
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1 week ago | 
kimatv.com | Anisa Williams
Voters in Yakima County have approved a special sales tax to fund a comprehensive upgrade of the county’s emergency radio system, clearing the way for improved communication among first responders. The measure, certified Friday by the Yakima County Board of Canvassers, passed with 71.43% of the vote in the April 22 special election. The final tally was 19,593 in favor and 7,833 opposed.
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1 week ago | 
kimatv.com | Anisa Williams
In a world where women are often expected to choose between career, family, and personal growth, Shannon Mahre is challenging that narrative — one dirt trail, snowfield, and river at a time. Mahre is the founder and coach behind Girls with Grit, a company that empowers women through outdoor sports clinics. From mountain biking and skiing to paddleboarding and fly fishing, Mahre’s mission is simple: help women reclaim space in the outdoors — and in their own lives.
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1 week ago | 
kimatv.com | Anisa Williams
Rattlesnake season is underway in the Yakima Valley, with recent sightings of both rattlesnakes and bull snakes reported at Snow Mountain Ranch and Cowiche Canyon. They are generally not aggressive and prefer to avoid humans, often giving audible warnings when someone gets too close. They typically only strike when they feel threatened or provoked. To stay safe on the trails, experts recommend:Wear sturdy footwear and long pants or gaiters to protect your legs. Avoiding open-toed shoes.
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1 week ago | 
kimatv.com | Anisa Williams
The Bureau of Reclamation announced Monday that irrigation water supplies in the Yakima basin are expected to fall short for some users this season, according to its May 2025 forecast. Officials said the water supply will meet full demand for senior water rights holders, but junior rights holders are projected to receive only 51% of their usual allotment for the May through September irrigation period.
