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Jury deadlocks in trial of alleged bank robber
For the second time, a federal jury has deadlocked in the case of a Granger man accused of robbing a Wapato bank of thousands of dollars.
Jury deadlocks in trial of alleged bank robber
For the second time, a federal jury has deadlocked in the case of a Granger man accused of robbing a Wapato bank of thousands of dollars.
Road Work Will Detour Highway 97 Traffic
Starting Monday, July 21, WSDOT and our contractor will close a portion of US 97 between Toppenish and Wapato to do railroad crossing safety improvements.
Vehicular assault charges expected against Wapato man
Two people were injured when an alleged drunken driver careened into the parking lot of a convenience store, the Washington State Patrol said.
Local candidates will attend forums
Voters looking for information on legislative and Yakima County Commission candidates will have two opportunities this week.
Miss Washington scandal lacks anything scandalous
We aren't feeling much outrage over the embarrassing photos of Miss Washington that surfaced last week.
Bustling weekend planned at Farmers Market
Katsumi Taki offers free apricots to shoppers on the opening day of Yakima's farmer's market Sunday , July 18, 1999.
Amtech to add 100 jobs over three years
A Wapato company that manufactures Fiberglas and plastic products for military and mass transit uses is expanding and expects to add 100 jobs over the next three years.
Highway 97 to close for four days near Toppenish
A stretch of U.S. Highway 97 between Toppenish and Wapato will be closed for four days beginning Monday while crews make safety improvements at a railroad crossing.
Bank robber's take less than $700
Alleged bank robber Geoffrey Losinger is taken into custody by Yakima Police Department officer Jim Wolcott on Tuesday, July 15, 2008.
Two banks robbed; suspect caught
An alleged bank robber is taken to a patrol car by Yakima police Officer Jim Wolcott and Detective Kasey Hampton after his arrest near the Washington State Lottery office on Fifth Avenue on Tuesday.
Recycling firm rep goes on trial in metal-theft sting
The first witnesses testified this morning in the trial of a Wapato man accused of illegally buying Yakima County road signs in an undercover sting that was meant to target the area's problem with metal theft.
Residents treated after dual house fire
Several residents are being assisted by the American Red Cross after a fire Saturday destroyed two homes on Dogwood Lane outside of Wapato, firefighters said.
Four hurt in wreck near Rimrock Retreat
Four people were injured in a two-vehicle accident Sunday morning near Rimrock Retreat on U.S. Highway 12, west of Yakima, the Washington State Patrol said.
Which business? C) Douglas Auto Wrecking 2. Which Yakima business is planning an expansion that will nearly double the size of its operation on South First Street? A) Western Materials 3. State wildlife ...
Wapato Family Loses Home to Fire from Neighbors Trailer
A family is without a home tonight and the men believed to have started the fire are no where to be found.
A fire destroys a mobile home and house in Wapato Saturday. It happened at about 1pm on Dogwood Lane.
Animal cruelty charges for suspected cockfighter
WENATCHEE — A Wenatchee man suspected of throwing dead roosters into his neighbor's yard is facing felony animal cruelty charges for cockfighting.
Get your folk on at this weekend's Folklife Festival
Dick Weissman likes to joke that he's the only person who plays the banjo "quietly and slowly." Not that all his music is like that.
County commission candidate boasts deep pockets
Kevin Bouchey is out to a huge fundraising lead over incumbent Ron Gamache and two other candidates in what is becoming a contentious race for a Yakima County Commission seat.