Lance Tormey

The Yakima Arts Commission has announced a call for submissions for its new garbage receptacle art project, themed “Keep Yakima Beautiful.”

Domestic violence remains a pressing issue in Yakima, prompting the local police department to establish a dedicated Domestic Violence Coordinated Community Response Team.

The Board of County Commissioners today finalized their appointments to the Yakima County Homeless Coalition Executive Committee. This committee consists of thirteen community members from different stakeholder groups that provide strategic oversite and accountability to matters associated with homelessness. The committee begins the year long journey of updating the county's 5- Year Plan to Address Homelessness.

After a weekend of driving gas prices are up 3.2 cents if you're filling the tank this week according to a recent survey by GasBuddy. The average price for a gallon of gasoline in Yakima is now averaging $3.57 per gallon. Meanwhile, the statewide average remains unchanged at $3.94 per gallon.

Yakima County Sheriff Bob Udell has issued a statement to the community about immigration enforcement and how it's impacting the Yakima Valley. Udell is reminding residents the immigration enforcement is a federal function "under the guidance of the federal administration and federal courts."

SO WHAT'S THE ROLE OF THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE ? Udell says there's been a lot of talk in the community on how the Sheriff's Office and other local law enforcement fit into the new federal agenda.

Are you ready for a vacation? Tuesday is National Plan for Vacation Day and officials in Union Gap are encouraging residents and visitors to take

Attention drivers: a new state law prohibits all vehicle license plate covers, including clear covers, and local law enforcement is urging residents to check their vehicles to ensure compliance. Last week, the Yakima Police Department shared this important update during their regular Traffic Tip Tuesday on Facebook.

A stark new report from the American Lung Association is shining a spotlight on the pressing need for Washington lawmakers to enhance funding for tobacco prevention and smoking cessation programs. The

Will you support the ballot measure in April? Many are considering it but some are having second thoughts says Yakima County Commissioner Amanda McKinney.