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It's a late summer morning, just ahead of the wine grape harvest, and I'm cruising the Rattlesnake Hills with Gail Puryear, the man most responsible for the region's application to become an official AVA.

Resolution 368-2008 -- In the matter of negotiating a contract for engineering services to provide phase 1 environmental review for property acquisition of for the Parker Water System project and South Naches ...

An 18-year-old man was charged with shooting what police call a rival gang member in the back while the victim and other teens were walking to school last week in Toppenish.

More details have emerged into the arrests of two suspects in a drive-by shooting Thursday morning that injured a 16-year-old on his way to school and led to several campus lockdowns.

Dino Rossi will officially join the governor's race today, filing for office during a visit to Yakima.

“We envision much of the map will get filled out as the campaign goes forward”

The state's Public Disclosure Commission launched a new online tool this week that should help even the most average of Joes keep tabs on how much money Democratic Gov. via Tri-cityherald.com

“We've sent them a letter asking what they're going to do. We don't know what their strategy is ... but they're honorable people and hopefully they'll get back to us.”

While the Yakama Nation made it quite clear last week that are finished with the Sun Kings, the tribe remains in control of the Continental Basketball Association team's fate. via Yakima Herald-Republic

“There's a real need for legal services because immigration is so complicated”

ROD ANTONE/Yakima Herald-Republic Translator Zuni Ontiveros, left, and Holly Smith, right, a Seattle University law student, assist Guadalupe Hernandez of Yakima at Vida Nueva Church. via Yakima Herald-Republic

“There are a lot more people this time.”

Could it be, as local Democrats would have us believe, that the "big blue wave has finally hit"? Yakima County party leaders Saturday pointed to record turnout at their convention and FDR Dinner as further ... via Yakima Herald-Republic

“More competition is harder, but if we market well, we should be okay”

New wineries are sprouting up all over the Yakima Valley. That's more than 30 in the last four years, which amounts to a 41-percent increase. via KNDO - Yakima

“You kind of have to check whatever beliefs you have at the door, and be impartial, and it's very important for me to be courteous to the people who come before me”

New Yakima County District Court judge - thrilled,' 'humbled' When defendants come before him in Yakima County District Court, Ralph Thompson Jr. via Yakima Herald-Republic

AG Rob McKenna released his findings in a startling report this afternoon highlighting reasons our state's high gas prices. via KNDO

“Danielle takes pride in riding her favorite horse, Noel, which gives her self-confidence and great exercise.”

HANNAH NAUGHTON/ Mason and Christie Afualo make hand prints in a newly poured concrete slab at Tumbleweed Ranch while participating in the Pegasus Project recently. via Yakima Herald-Republic

After peeking into cribs for 30 years, two scientists will share what they've learned with Yakima audiences on May 1. It's a day-long focus on how babies learn, sponsored by Circle of Success. via Yakima Herald-Republic

Updated: YAKIMA, WA - Yakima County residents are invited to share their ideas for the future of trails in the County at two public meetings scheduled for Tuesday, April 8 in Yakima and Wednesday, April 9 in ... via KNDO

“The database is there to help districts, it's not the firm rule on this”

When "Pomp and Circumstance" is played at the graduation ceremonies of Yakima's high schools in June, not everyone in a cap and gown will finish the day with a diploma in hand. via Yakima Herald-Republic