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  • Mar 27, 2025 | applevalleynewsnow.com | Emily Goodell

    Warning: This story contains references to rape and sexual assault. EAST VALLEY, Wash. — Research shows less than a third of sexual assaults get reported to police and only a fraction of those end with the perpetrator behind bars. Authorities say it's sometimes due to a lack of physical evidence, witnesses unwilling to speak up or negotiating the legal complexities of consent. However, there are cases where the evidence piles up, all of those boxes get checked and still, justice isn't guaranteed.

  • Mar 27, 2025 | applevalleynewsnow.com | Emily Goodell

    YAKIMA, Wash. — Yakima County is facing a third lawsuit alleging it has failed to release public records related to Coroner Jim Curtice, despite a $65,000 settlement agreement resolving two previous lawsuits. Hall & Gilliland, the law firm representing the plaintiffs, claims the county is violating that agreement by refusing to hand over text messages between Yakima County Prosecuting Attorney Joseph Brusic and the coroner’s wife regarding the case.

  • Mar 27, 2025 | applevalleynewsnow.com | Emily Goodell

    SELAH, Wash. — A new art studio has opened in Selah, providing inclusive, affordable, and judgment-free art opportunities for people of all ages. Happily Painted Studio, owned by Danielle Redfeldt, has spent years hosting local paint-and-sip events, had long envisioned creating her own dedicated art space. Making that dream a reality, Happily Painted Studio offers a range of classes and open studio time designed to make art more accessible.

  • Mar 27, 2025 | applevalleynewsnow.com | Emily Goodell

    SELAH, Wash. —The Selah Downtown Association has enlisted local high school students to help with its effort to enhance the city’s appearance. As part of the project, outdated garbage cans are being replaced with wine barrel wraps designed by a local artist. In addition, Selah High School students have created metal logos that will be featured on both the new garbage can covers and city flower boxes.

  • Mar 27, 2025 | applevalleynewsnow.com | Emily Goodell

    MABTON, Wash. — The Mabton City Council remains at odds with Mayor Rachel Ruelas over her decision to hire a city treasurer without council approval, an issue they hope their newly hired attorney can help clarify. The council recently hired Wenatchee-based law firm Ogden Murphy Wallace to provide legal advice following the departure of City Attorney Ben Riley, who left for a position in Benton County.

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Emily Goodell
Emily Goodell @GoodellEmily
28 Mar 25

While the boys can now complete their sentences and move on as if it never happened, that young girl will carry that trauma with her forever, haunted by the knowledge that one of her rapists is walking free and the other soon will be. https://t.co/WYO8TvvFBS

Emily Goodell
Emily Goodell @GoodellEmily
27 Mar 25

Selah High School students have created metal logos for the Selah Downtown Association that will be featured on city flower boxes and on new wine barrel wraps to cover outdated garbage cans in the downtown area. https://t.co/BWNp9eNVea

Emily Goodell
Emily Goodell @GoodellEmily
27 Mar 25

The Washington Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to dismiss the appeal by Mayor Rachel Ruelas, meaning the recall petition against her can now move forward. https://t.co/p9K6poOMSm