Phil Ferolito

Authorities are investigating the death of an inmate at Yakima County’s jail.

After spending more than 20 years working in various homeless services across Yakima County, Lee Murdock is retiring as director of the Homeless Network of Yakima County.

Jeremiah Hernandez was finding ways to cope with anxiety and depression when he began using products such as bath bombs to help him relax.

Nicole Gordy, 35, didn’t waste any time climbing the ladder in business administration.

At age 26, Chelsey Lizotte is a wiz when it comes to finances and sales.

Blaine Heilman, 36, set out to be a middle school science teacher. When that didn't happen, a career in agriculture has taken her other directions.

Julian Calzada, 36, was working at U.S. Bank when a door opened into a life of insurance.

When Jake Liddicoat graduated from the University of Idaho, he didn’t think twice about where to go. He returned to his Yakima home.

Stefany Martinez, 35, enjoys providing others with opportunity.

Here in Yakima County, concerns over legacy pesticides in former orchard land and high levels of nitrates in groundwater have led to cleanup efforts and a safe drinking water program.