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Families and businesses are concerned about the effect of tariffs on youth sports

Tariffs · Yakima

Families and businesses are concerned about the effect of tariffs on youth sports

61% Center coverage: 51 sources

CHICAGO (AP) — Youth sports are a big part of Karli Casamento's life. Her son, Jax, 15, golfs and plays on three baseball teams. Her youngest son, Colt, 6, plays baseball and basketball. The costs, especially for Jax, add up in a hurry. That's why Casamento, 48, and her husband, Michael, 46, are watching closely for the ramifications of tariffs on their rising youth sports budget. “All of their equipment I'm sure comes from China,” said Karli Ca…See the Story

Jury Finds Yakima Man Guilty in 2022 South Eighth Street Homicide

Science · Zillah

Jury Finds Yakima Man Guilty in 2022 South Eighth Street Homicide

Coverage: 2 sources

“Over these past days, you have been the witnesses to a story of tragedy, of science, of tireless police work and ultimately of justice” Deputy Yakima County Prosecuting Attorney Rogelio Batarao Jr. told jurors in his closing argument. ...See the Story

Yakima drafts $6 million tax hike to avoid cutting dozens of police, firefighters

Taxes · Yakima

Yakima drafts $6 million tax hike to avoid cutting dozens of police, firefighters

Coverage: 2 sources

(The Center Square) – Yakima homeowners could face a $182 property tax increase next year if voters approve a levy to fill the city’s $9 million deficit; if not, failure could result in cuts to police and fire services.See the Story

Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, CanadaYakima · Yakima See the Story

Toppenish celebrates 90 years of rodeo, community comes together

TOPPENISH, Wash. – The 90th annual Toppenish Rodeo continued to entertain locals and visitors alike as hundreds gathered for its second and final night.Toppenish · Toppenish Read Article

Armed robbery at Zillah Harvest Foods under investigation

ZILLAH, Wash. – Officers found two Harvest Foods employees with their hands zip tied during an armed robbery incident.Zillah · Zillah Read Article

5 rescued from sinking raft on Yakima River

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

A group of five adults was rescued on the Yakima River on Monday evening after their raft began sinking near the Lmuma Creek recreation area.Yakima · Yakima Read Article

Letter: Will the next president get this much legal leeway?

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

To the editor — First Felon supporters must accept that the next president will inherit the same justification to govern by Executive Order, bypass Congress, violate the emoluments clause and other Constitutional laws, accept gifts from dictators, modify or completely…Yakima · Yakima Read Article

Letter: A true-blue solution to local scofflaws

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

To the editor — Today, I write to propose a practical solution to the Yakima Valley's most pressing crisis: inadequate enforcement of parking meters and crosswalk violations. Clearly, our local police force requires immediate military reinforcement for support and protection.Yakima · Yakima Read Article

Sane, humane immigration reforms can't wait

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

If you weren’t moved by our June 28 story about a woman named Socorro, perhaps you have a hole in your soul.Yakima · Yakima Read Article

Guest Commentary: Let's address homelessness in Yakima County

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Homelessness in Yakima County remains one of our most visible and urgent challenges.Yakima · Yakima Read Article