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1 week ago | 
kimatv.com | John O'Connor
PROSSER- On Tuesday, April 15, 2025, a Prosser Police Officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle observed speeding in the 2300 block of Wine Country Road. The vehicle initially stopped near the intersection of Wine Country Road and Wittkopf Loop. However, as officers approached, the driver fled eastbound on Wittkopf Loop. It was later determined that the vehicle had been reported stolen out of Kennewick.
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1 week ago | 
kimatv.com | John O'Connor
TOPICS:Gas pricesYakimaGasBuddyAverageDieselIncreaseDecreaseStationsYAKIMA- Average gasoline prices in Yakima have fallen 8.8 cents per gallon in the week since April 6th, averaging $4.00/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 91 stations in Yakima. Prices in Yakima are 31.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 38.7 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has decreased 4.8 cents in the last week and stands at $3.546 per gallon.
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1 week ago | 
kimatv.com | John O'Connor
TOPICS:YakimaComprehensive PlanOpen HouseApril 16Land UseEconomic DevelopmentHousingGrowth Management ActYAKIMA- An open house regarding a required update to the City of Yakima’s Comprehensive Plan will take place at the Henry Beauchamp, Jr. Community Center (1211 S. 7th Street) on Wednesday, April 16th. The open house will begin at 6:00 pm.
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1 week ago | 
kimatv.com | John O'Connor
YAKIMA- The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, April 15th, 2025.
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2 weeks ago | 
kimatv.com | John O'Connor
TOPICS:Yakima Federal SavingsScholarship programApplication deadlineAcademic excellenceGraduating seniorsMoral characterFinancial aidAwardsYAKIMA - Local students who wish to apply for Yakima Federal Savings and Loan’s annual scholarship program have just a few more days to complete their applications. The local bank’s deadline for its Awards for Academic Excellence is Monday, April 18th. The program is funded with up to $217,500 for scholarships for area graduating seniors.
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3 weeks ago | 
kimatv.com | John O'Connor
TOPICS:Yakima CountyEmploymentWagesWashingtonLabor StatisticsQuarterly ReportRegional CommissionerBenton CountyYAKIMA- Employment rose in 9 of the 10 largest counties in Washington from September 2023 to September 2024, the latest Quarter Reporting, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported this week, with the exception being Yakima County.
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4 weeks ago | 
kimatv.com | John O'Connor
TOPICS:MabtonMayorRecallAppealWashington Supreme CourtRachel RuelasSignaturesBallotMABTON- The Washington Supreme Court ruled March 27th that a recall effort against Mabton Mayor Rachel Ruelas can move forward. Ruling 6-3, the Court dismissed the appeal by the embattled Ruelas, nothing she had failed to meet deadlines for submitting materials. Mabton Council members filed a motion to dismiss the appeal, claiming Ruelas had not met the court-imposed deadlines.
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1 month ago | 
kimatv.com | John O'Connor
TOPICS:Gas pricesYakimaGasBuddyAverageDieselMarch 17thStationsCentsYAKIMA- Average gasoline prices in Yakima have risen 12.7 cents per gallon in the week since St. Patrick's Day, averaging $3.75/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 91 stations in Yakima. Prices in Yakima are 1.4 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 34.0 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has decreased 0.9 cents in the last week and stands at $3.549 per gallon.
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1 month ago | 
kimatv.com | John O'Connor
DAYTON- Columbia County Sheriff's confirm a helicopter pilot from Yakima was killed when their helicopter was downed near South Touchet Road, near Dayton, WA on March 19th. Although the cause of the crash is under investigated and has not yet been confirmed, it is believed the pilot crashed into power lines while spraying the area. The identity of the pilot has not yet been revealed.
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1 month ago | 
kimatv.com | John O'Connor
TOPICS:MusicianYakima Symphony OrchestraAssaultedRehearsalYakimaCapitol TheatreRed Lion HotelYakima Police DepartmentYAKIMA - A musician from Montana, who was performing with the Yakima Symphony Orchestra on March 15th, was assaulted as they headed to rehearsals. Although no details have yet been confirmed, it is believed the musician was walking from the Red Lion Hotel on Yakima Avenue to the Capitol Theatre, when they were assaulted near the former First Baptist Church around 9:30AM.
