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Yakima Basin irrigators are exploring cloud seeding as a potential solution to increase water supplies during the third year of drought. While cloud seeding has been used in other states for decades, its effectiveness and potential impacts are still being researched and debated.
Yakima Basin irrigators explore cloud seeding as a possible option
With a third year of drought on the horizon, irrigators are looking at the possibility of cloud seeding to increase precipitation and help crops in the Yakima Basin.
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March 21, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Yakima Basin irrigators are exploring cloud seeding as a potential solution to increase water supplies during the third year of drought. While cloud seeding has been used in other states for decades, its effectiveness and potential impacts are still being researched and debated.
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Following up on the arrest of 22-year-old Maxwell Grady who has been booked on assault for sexual motivation.
Grady remains in jail on a $25,000 bail in the Franklin County Jail.
Grady remains in jail on a $25,000 bail in the Franklin County Jail.
A 22-year-old man arrested for assault with sexual motivation is held on a $25,000 bail
PASCO, Wash. – Following up on the arrest of 22-year-old Maxwell Grady who has been booked on assault for sexual motivation.
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March 13, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Following up on the arrest of 22-year-old Maxwell Grady who has been booked on assault for sexual motivation.
Grady remains in jail on a $25,000 bail in the Franklin County Jail.
Grady remains in jail on a $25,000 bail in the Franklin County Jail.
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The Union Gap School District announced Dr. Tom Brandt will take over the role as superintendent following the retirement of the current superintendent Lisa Gredvig.
Union Gap School District announces next superintendent
UNION GAP, Wash. -- The Union Gap School District announced Dr. Tom Brandt will take over the role as superintendent following the retirement of the current superintendent Lisa Gredvig.
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March 13, 2025 at 10:54 PM
The Union Gap School District announced Dr. Tom Brandt will take over the role as superintendent following the retirement of the current superintendent Lisa Gredvig.
Woman injured, dog killed in collision with YPD officer
DONALD W. MEYERS Yakima Herald-Republic
Mar 13, 2025
A Yakima police officer hit a pedestrian and her dog at the intersection of North First Street and Staff Sgt. Pendleton Way Thursday afternoon.
DONALD W. MEYERS Yakima Herald-Republic
Mar 13, 2025
A Yakima police officer hit a pedestrian and her dog at the intersection of North First Street and Staff Sgt. Pendleton Way Thursday afternoon.
March 14, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Woman injured, dog killed in collision with YPD officer
DONALD W. MEYERS Yakima Herald-Republic
Mar 13, 2025
A Yakima police officer hit a pedestrian and her dog at the intersection of North First Street and Staff Sgt. Pendleton Way Thursday afternoon.
DONALD W. MEYERS Yakima Herald-Republic
Mar 13, 2025
A Yakima police officer hit a pedestrian and her dog at the intersection of North First Street and Staff Sgt. Pendleton Way Thursday afternoon.
Weather Summary – Yakima, WA
Currently: 39°F, Cloudy.
Today: High 50°F, Low 34°F.
Chance of precipitation: 76%
Air Quality: Good
Currently: 39°F, Cloudy.
Today: High 50°F, Low 34°F.
Chance of precipitation: 76%
Air Quality: Good
March 13, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Weather Summary – Yakima, WA
Currently: 39°F, Cloudy.
Today: High 50°F, Low 34°F.
Chance of precipitation: 76%
Air Quality: Good
Currently: 39°F, Cloudy.
Today: High 50°F, Low 34°F.
Chance of precipitation: 76%
Air Quality: Good
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Hantavirus is a rare but potentially fatal disease spread by infected rodent droppings.
Gene Hackman died of heart disease, his wife died of hantavirus about 1 week prior, authorities say
Authorities revealed Friday that actor Gene Hackman died of heart disease and showed severe signs of Alzheimer’s disease a full week after his wife died of hantavirus in their home.
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March 7, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Hantavirus is a rare but potentially fatal disease spread by infected rodent droppings.
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The Union Gap School District Board of Directors said it has selected three finalists for the next superintendent.
Union Gap School District announces superintendent finalists
UNION GAP, Wash. -- The Union Gap School District Board of Directors said it has selected three finalists for the next superintendent.
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March 10, 2025 at 7:43 PM
The Union Gap School District Board of Directors said it has selected three finalists for the next superintendent.
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Yakima Valley Libraries will be teaming up with Single Hill Brewing to kickoff a very special event in honor of woman's history month.
Yakima Valley Libraries & Single Hill Brewing Honor Woman's History Month
YAKIMA, Wash. -- Yakima Valley Libraries will be teaming up with Single Hill Brewing to kickoff a very special event in honor of woman's history month.
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March 11, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Yakima Valley Libraries will be teaming up with Single Hill Brewing to kickoff a very special event in honor of woman's history month.
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The 42nd annual Cultural Unity Fair is right around the corner.
42nd Annual Cultural Unity Fair to be held at Wapato Middle School
WAPATO, Wash. -- The 42nd annual Cultural Unity Fair is right around the corner.
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March 11, 2025 at 10:45 PM
The 42nd annual Cultural Unity Fair is right around the corner.
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Active weather ahead: Rain, snow, and wind forecasted, thunderstorms possible. Be prepared for changing conditions. #stacylee #wawx #orwx
Active Weather Continues: More Rain, Snow, and Wind Forecasted Through Next Week
Short-Term Forecast: This Afternoon Through Friday Night
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March 12, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Sunnyside City Council has declared a state of emergency so it can repair a well before water demand increases this summer. www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/g...
Sunnyside declares emergency to increase water capacity before summer
Sunnyside City Council has declared a state of emergency so it can repair a well before water demand increases this summer.
www.yakimaherald.com
March 13, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Sunnyside City Council has declared a state of emergency so it can repair a well before water demand increases this summer. www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/g...
The vote is the latest in a back-and-forth battle between a five-member city council majority and members of the disbanded city advisory committees.
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Yakima City Council will appeal after losing court decision on advisory committees
The vote is the latest in a back-and-forth battle between a five-member city council majority and members of the disbanded city advisory committees.
www.yakimaherald.com
March 13, 2025 at 2:48 PM
The vote is the latest in a back-and-forth battle between a five-member city council majority and members of the disbanded city advisory committees.
www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/g...
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The first of seven suspects indicted in connection with the 2018 death of Rosenda Strong and her alleged killer on the Yakama Reservation was sentenced to more than seven years in federal prison. www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/c...
First of seven suspects in Rosenda Strong's death sentenced to 7 years
The first of seven suspects indicted in connection with the 2018 death of Rosenda Strong and her alleged killer on the Yakama Reservation was sentenced to more than seven years
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March 13, 2025 at 2:47 PM
The first of seven suspects indicted in connection with the 2018 death of Rosenda Strong and her alleged killer on the Yakama Reservation was sentenced to more than seven years in federal prison. www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/c...
A Granger-area dairy that was one of three sued by the Environmental Protection Agency will close this spring, affecting more than 100 people who work there.
Cow Palace dairy near Granger to close with more than 100 jobs lost
A Granger-area dairy that was one of three sued by the Environmental Protection Agency will close this spring, affecting more than 100 people who work there.
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March 13, 2025 at 2:47 PM
A Granger-area dairy that was one of three sued by the Environmental Protection Agency will close this spring, affecting more than 100 people who work there.
Over 400 people gathered in downtown Yakima to protest President Trump’s immigration crackdown and mass deportation plans. The rally, organized through social media, featured signs and flags supporting immigrants and urging unity. -YHR #WeAreYakima #YakimaCountyBskyFeed
Hundreds rally in downtown Yakima against Trump's immigration raids
“This is the only way for people to see how we feel,” said Paulina Mendez, a Yakima resident who participated in the rally.
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February 3, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Over 400 people gathered in downtown Yakima to protest President Trump’s immigration crackdown and mass deportation plans. The rally, organized through social media, featured signs and flags supporting immigrants and urging unity. -YHR #WeAreYakima #YakimaCountyBskyFeed