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YAKIMA, Wash. -- A 36-year-old man was shot and killed Monday evening near Chesterley Skate Park, according to the Yakima Police Department. It happened just before 7:30 p.m. on Monday, May 12 when Yakima PD received several calls reporting gunfire at the park. According to Yakima PD, officers located a man with a gunshot wound and attempted lifesaving aid. Officials said the man died at the scene. Officials said witnesses were able to help Yakima PD identify the suspects.

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(CNN) — Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky raised the stakes ahead of a potential meeting with Vladimir Putin in Turkey on Thursday by saying he wouldn’t hold talks with any Russian representative other than the president himself. Zelensky said he would travel to Turkey after Putin suggested direct talks between Russia and Ukraine in the country on Thursday in response to the ceasefire-or-sanctions ultimatum given to Moscow by Kyiv’s European allies on Saturday.

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RICHLAND, Wash. -- The City of Richland announced the grand re-opening of the playground at Howard Amon Park, formerly known as Sturgeon Cove. The grand re-opening is set for Friday, May 16, 2025 at 11 a.m. at Howard Amon Park. The City of Richland said the playground will feature a cruise boat themed play structure, expanded area of play, improved accessibility, play features and increased capacity.

2 days ago | applevalleynewsnow.com | Morgan Huff

WALLA WALLA, Wash. -- Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days announced Foreigner will be preforming following 3 Doors Down cancellation due to a medical emergency. Foreigner will perform on opening night which is August 27. Some well-known hits from Foreigner include, Known for timeless hits like “I Want to Know What Love Is”, “Cold as Ice”, and “Hot Blooded”. The band has rocked on stages around the world for nearly five decades and was recently inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2024.

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(CNN) — The federal criminal trial for Sean “Diddy” Combs has begun in New York, where the music mogul faces charges that include racketeering conspiracy, transportation to engage in prostitution and sex trafficking, crimes that the government claims spanned over two decades. Combs has pleaded not guilty and denied all allegations of wrongdoing. The trial is estimated to last eight weeks before the jury is asked to render a verdict.