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Yakima, Washington is located in Yakima County. Zip codes in Yakima, WA include 98908, 98902, and 98909. The median home price in Yakima is $170,000 which is roughly $92/per square foot. More Yakima information.

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AAA said Walla Walla is one of their travel experts' top three Memorial Day weekend must-go placed in Washington.

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10 hrs ago | Examiner.com

Yakima, Wash. firefighters make 'miracle rescue' of cat trapped in 25-foot hole

A Yakima, Washington woman heard a cat crying near her home for days, but she was unable to locate it - so she called animal control for assistance.

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16 hrs ago | Cryptomundo

Last Week in Bigfoot History | 2005 | Bob Heironimus Passes ...

Decades later, the two that claimed they hoaxed the Patterson Gimlin Film failed to recreate the film despite haveing better materials, tools, and technology Yakima Man Claims He's the Real Bigfoot on PAX Television Channel 'Lie Detector' Aired May 17, 2005 8:00 PM ET/PT Bob Heironimus, a 64-year-old retired man from Yakima, Washington, claims the ... (more)

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Thu May 23, 2013

KNDO

Search Continues for Yakima Man Missing in Ukraine

The search continues for a retired doctor from Yakima who is missing in Ukraine.

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The Wall Street Journal

U.S. Chamber Asks Supreme Court to Hear NLRB Case

It's been four weeks since the Obama administration asked the Supreme Court to overturn a lower-court ruling that President Barack Obama's recess appointments to the National Labor Relations Board in 2012 didn't pass constitutional muster.

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American Legion Magazine

Allen Merle Blue, Sept. 5, 1943 - June 8, 1967

There could have been a light rain falling that morning, or the sun could have been waiting to burst on the scene.

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Wed May 22, 2013

KNDO

Heavy Rain Causes Flooding In Yakima

On Wednesday morning, crews blocked off the road on 48th Avenue between Nob Hill and Viola to clear out a massive pool of water.

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KNDO

Attorney General Learns About Yakima County Gang Programs

Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson visited Yakima Wednesday to learn about local efforts to curb the gang problem.

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Tue May 21, 2013

Packer

Shippers expect to see strong f.o.b markets

YAKIMA, Wash. - The f.o.b. market for Washington cherry can vary widely, with shipping point prices as high as $60 per carton to begin the season.

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Sun May 19, 2013

KIMA

Gas Prcies: what to know this traveling season

If you've noticed a dent in your wallet lately, it's likely coming from a recent spike in gas prices.

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KIMA

story earns 1st place in award from Society of Professional Journalists

A story about a potential puppy mill in Selah has earned KIMA Action News Reporter Matt Finn a 1st place award.

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Thu May 16, 2013

KIMA

Yakima honoring law enforcement who lost their lives

Yakima honored men and women who wore the badge and gave their lives in the line of duty.

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Wed May 15, 2013

KIMA

Graffiti on the rise in Yakima, so is the cost to cover it up

Graffiti around Yakima has picked up this spring. We're only halfway through May and the number of taggings is already close to what we saw in April.

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KIMA

Yakima man goes missing in Ukraine

A Yakima man is missing overseas in Ukraine. Doctor Jay Sloop, 77, is the director for the Upper Columbia Conference Health Ministries.

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Tue May 14, 2013

KIMA

Washington state hops in high demand; Cougar Ale on the way

In 1980, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. founder Ken Grossman effectively put the Cascade hop of Yakima on the map.

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KNDO

Yakima Man Killed in Single Vehicle Accident

Troopers say 53-year-old Leslie Bradley was driving southbound on Wendt Road when he went off the roadway, through a field and struck a private residence on the 300 block of Wendt Road.

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Mon May 13, 2013

KNDO

Union Gap Municipal Court May Be Going to Yakima County Building

Union Gap's municipal court may soon be a thing of the past. The city is looking at a new plan to transfer the operation of the municipal court to the Yakima County District Courthouse.

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KAPP-TV Yakima

Armed Robbery Early Sunday Morning in Yakima

On 05-13-13 at 0135 hrs, a lone male suspect entered the Gateway 76 Convenience Store, produced a handgun, and demanded money from the on-duty cashier.

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Sun May 12, 2013

KIMA

Yakima Farmer's Market opening day has record number vendors

Sunday was the first day for the Yakima Farmer's Market. Much like our temperatures, the farmer's market is back with a bang.

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Sat May 11, 2013

Tri-cityherald.com

Actor, writer, newsman and peace advocate on tap

The new season of the Yakima Town Hall Lecture Series will have a mix of speakers for its 2013-14 season: Academy Award winner Geena Davis, award-winning travel writer Doug Lansky, legendary newsman Bob Schieffer and peace advocate Arn Chorn Pond.

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