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Man gets five years after pleading guilty to 2011 assault

An assault suspect linked to a big heroin bust in the Cowiche area has been sentenced to five years in prison for trying to shoot a romantic rival.

 

Shoplifting suspect charged with eluding

A shoplifting suspect who led police on a high-speed chase on Interstate 82 from Sunnyside to Toppenish has been charged with felony eluding.

 

CWU official: Manweller probe reveals no wrongdoing

A sealed investigation into political science professor Matt Manweller, a state legislative candidate, by his employer Central Washington University determined that allegations against him by former students could not be substantiated, according to court

 

Humana to discontinue coverage contract with Memorial

In a surprise move, Kentucky-based insurance company Humana has announced that it will no longer be contracting with physicians at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital to provide Medicare coverage for patients.

 

Power lines down -- thieves are taking them

The recent arrest of a suspect accused of cutting down and stealing dozens of sections of power lines across Yakima and the West Valley may have put a dent in the problem, but certainly didn’t solve it.

 

Selah superintendent building a culture of cooperation

The third time was the charm for Selah schools in February, when the district finally gained the voter supermajority needed to pass a bond measure for a new middle school and an addition to the high school.

 

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