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85 restaurant inspections were made last month.

The general election is right around the corner and if you're not registered to vote you can do that today at the Wa secretary of State's office website.

Yakima County is grappling with a rising tide of overdose deaths this year, significantly driven by the pervasive presence of fentanyl.

This innovative approach was inspired by a program established in Florida in 2007

Ballots for the general election will be sent to Yakima County Voters...October 18.

According to Yakima County Coroner Jim Curtice, 82 people have lost their lives to overdoses this year, with 35 of those deaths directly attributed to fentanyl.

Turnout was a low 20.48% on Tuesday but more ballots are expected to be counted in the days ahead.

Don't look for the presidential race because that race will appear on the November ballot.

Now ALL outdoor burning is banned that's according to the Yakima County Fire Chiefs Association and the the Yakima County Fire Marshal.

Yakima County Coroner Jim Curtice says the county could break the record of 96 overdose deaths set in 2023.

Ballots will be sent out soon and if you're not registered to vote you can register today.

Year-to-date, the total number of homes sold in 2024 stands at 786, a 4% increase from the same period last year