KIMA-TV (Yakima, WA)

KIMA is a television station located in Washington and is affiliated with CBS. It is owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group, which is among the largest and most varied television broadcasting companies in the United States. Following upcoming transactions, Sinclair will own and manage, program, or offer sales services to 163 TV stations across 77 different markets. Sinclair's television network reaches about 38.7% of households that watch television in the U.S. and includes affiliates from networks such as FOX, ABC, MyTV, CW, CBS, NBC, Univision, and Azteca.

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Dozens gather for 6th annual Walk and Roll for CHARGE Syndrome to support local boy

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.
U.S. Army and Yakima Training Center host informational event to update residents on PFAS

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.
Gov. Hochul says New York State cannot fill in when federal government makes cuts

6 days ago | kimatv.com | Conor Wight

The City of Syracuse may end up $30 million short on a promise to revitalize the old 15th Ward as Republicans in Washington move to trim federal spending; Gov. Kathy Hochul, celebrating the finalization of a state budget that comes in at around $254 billion, said that the state can't be responsible for making up the difference when President Donald Trump and his allies make cuts.
VOTE: Are you surprised the Pope is from the United States?

6 days ago | kimatv.com | Aaron Taylor

VOTE: Are you surprised the Pope is from the United States? KIMA — Let your voice be heard!Today we will be running a story on the local reaction to the first American Pope. We wanted to know: Are you surprised the Pope is from the United States? Results will be in the 5 and 6 pm news.
Sunnyside set to receive nearly $1.3 Million for local projects

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.
Tucker Cellars Property Back on the market following Sunnyside Council decision

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.
DOJ investigates Washington's new 'anti-Catholic' clergy reporting law

1 week ago | kimatv.com | Jackie Kent

The Archdiocese of Seattle is pushing back against a new Washington law impacting clergy, as the Department of Justice is investigating what it’s calling “anti-Catholic” legislation. If clergy members learn about a case of child abuse, they are required to report the allegations to police under Senate Bill 5375, introduced by Sen. Noel Frame and approved by lawmakers and Gov. Bob Ferguson. That could include priests learning of wrongdoing during confession, as an example.
Federal cuts threaten Heritage University and ESD 105 programs

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.
Yakima County voters approve sales tax to fund first responder radio system upgrade

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.
How one woman helps others reclaim confidence through the outdoors

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.