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1 day ago | 
nbcrightnow.com | Steven Hogencamp
YAKIMA, Wash. – Dozens of cyclists arrived in Yakima as part of the "Journey of Hope," an annual event to raise awareness for people with disabilities. The "Trans-America Team" is one of two teams with the Ability Experience who kicked off the summer-long challenge with a ride of over 100 miles. The team, consisting of 31 Pi Kappa Phi fraternity members, began their journey in Seattle on Wednesday. They cycled through Enumclaw and reached Yakima on Thursday evening.
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4 days ago | 
nbcrightnow.com | Steven Hogencamp
YAKIMA, Wash. – Religious leaders in Washington are taking legal action against a new state law set to take effect next month. The law requires clergy to report child abuse and neglect, even if disclosed during confession. Bishop Joseph Tyson of the Diocese of Yakima is among the four bishops and six priests who filed the lawsuit. Tyson expressed concern, stating that the bill punishes priests for not breaking the seal of confession.
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5 days ago | 
nbcrightnow.com | Steven Hogencamp
YAKIMA, Wash. – Encore Books hosted its third annual Author Fair and Market, gathering authors from across the Northwest to promote their stories and connect with the community. The sun beamed down on the event, where local entrepreneurs set up canopies in the Encore Books parking lot. Partnering with Yakima Book Company, the event highlighted the importance of supporting local authors.
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6 days ago | 
nbcrightnow.com | Steven Hogencamp
YAKIMA, Wash. – Yakima's National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) held its sixth annual "NAMI-Walks" event, marking the largest turnout in the organization's history. More than 130 people gathered at Franklin Park, many donning greens, the color associated with mental health awareness. The overarching theme of the event was you are not alone.
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1 week ago | 
khq.com | Steven Hogencamp
YAKIMA, Wash. – The Yakima Airport is set to undergo significant upgrades as part of a multi-phased project aimed at modernizing its facilities. Construction is expected to begin as early as next month, with some projects slated for completion by the end of the year. The airport, originally built in the 1950s, is investing roughly $10 million into improvements, including a new roof, HVAC units, and an upgraded baggage claim.
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1 week ago | 
nbcrightnow.com | Steven Hogencamp
WAPATO, Wash. – A heartfelt ceremony took place at the reservation cemetery in Wapato, where the Yakama Warriors Association partnered with the American Legion to honor those who sacrificed their lives. The event included various rituals and speeches dedicated to fallen heroes. Victor Wood, a Navy veteran from Yakima Valley, reflected on Memorial Day's significance. "When you're in a conflict like that and you're doing those things every day, you just wonder, am I going to make it home?" he said.
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2 weeks ago | 
nbcrightnow.com | Steven Hogencamp
ZILLAH, Wash. – The city of Zillah is preparing to transform a 24-acre plot into a state-of-the-art sports complex. The new facility, named the "Zillah Sports Hub," aims to support local teams and attract regional tournaments. City officials and the school board are collaborating on this project. The complex will include synthetic turf fields for soccer, football, baseball, and softball. Mayor Scott Carmack shared his enthusiasm for the project, highlighting the input from local parents.
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2 weeks ago | 
nbcrightnow.com | Steven Hogencamp
YAKIMA COUNTY, Wash. – The Yakima County Board of Commissioners voted this week to appoint Marshall Slight as the new county coroner. This decision follows the resignation of former coroner Jim Curtice last month. Slight has been serving as the deputy coroner and interim coroner prior to this appointment. County Commissioner LaDon Linde expressed confidence in the appointment. "We appreciate his work, we trust him, and he's the guy we'd want to see move forward," he said.
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2 weeks ago | 
nbcrightnow.com | Steven Hogencamp
YAKIMA, Wash. – PETA's "Hell on Wheels" campaign made its mark in Yakima, parking a truck in front of local restaurants to protest the sale of pork. The truck displayed images of pigs and played audio of slaughterhouse squeals. PETA's campaign targeted several Yakima eateries, including Second Street Grill, the only restaurant named in their press release. Delana Barrett, assistant manager of demo campaigns with PETA, explained the campaign's goal.
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2 weeks ago | 
nbcrightnow.com | Steven Hogencamp
PASCO, Wash. – Nearly 100 participants joined the third annual 'Walk and Roll' fundraiser organized by the Benton and Franklin County PFLAG chapter. The event featured a three-kilometer walk along the Columbia River. Despite the gloomy weather, participants embraced the event's message of community and support. The advocacy was evident, as attendees wore rainbow attire, spoke up for loved ones, and accessed necessary resources.
