News Talk KIT
Local Votes Roll In, Settling Most Races in Yakima, Neighboring Cities
Despite a disappointing voter turnout and months of legal wrangling over district lines, officials from the Yakima County auditor's office report that a Yakima city vote seems to have settled six City Council vacancies. A seventh -- between Carmen Méndez and Kelly Rosenow for District 3 -- was just 48 votes apart...
Shooter Kills Multiple Victims at Southern Oregon Community College
A gunman has killed at least seven people and wounded 20 in a shooting spree on a community college campus in southern Oregon, authorities and numerous news outlets say.
The Oregonian's Oregon Live site is providing live updates, but the shooter is down and The Associated Press says the threat has ended...
Yakima Celebrates Fair’s Opening With Annual Sunfair Parade [PHOTOS, VIDEOS]
It's a September tradition around the Yakima Valley: the Sunfair Parade. The opening ceremony of the Central Washington State Fair.
And with floats, marching bands, sirens, classic cars and drill teams stretching the length of Yakima Avenue, this year's parade didn't disappoint...
It’s Time: Central Washington State Fair Opens Today, Sunfair Parade is Saturday [PHOTOS, VIDEO]
It's finally here -- the 2015 Central Washington State Fair opens today (Sept. 25) for a 10-day run that concludes Oct. 4. The traditional Sunfair Parade,starting at 10 a.m. Saturday and rolling along Yakima Avenue from 16th to Naches Avenue, serves as the official opening ceremony...
Naches Turns Out for Sportsman’s Days [PHOTOS, VIDEO]
With blue skies and blue-clad marching bands stretching as far as the eye could see, Naches turned out for Sportsman's Days this weekend -- the celebration that stretches back more than 60 years.
The familiar lineup of vintage cars, emergency-service vehicles, military rigs, local politicians and schoolkids from Naches Valley and neighboring areas made for a bright day of music, sirens, smiles and
Moxee Hop Festival’s Parade Route Had Lots to See [VIDEO]
We aren't sure where you were, but here are a few of the images we saw along the parade route at Saturday's Moxee Hop Festival ...
Power Failure Leaves Thousands Without AC, Snarls Traffic Around West Yakima
A power failure at about 4:45 p.m. Monday left more than 27,000 Pacific Power customers without lights, traffic controls, air conditioning -- or radio coverage. Crews hope to have everyone reconnected by 8 p.m., though.
No one's clear yet on what caused the problem, but the electricity went out downtown and out into the West Valley area, causing lengthy traffic backups as rush-hour drivers hit the
Selah Community Days 2015: Seeing the Sights [PHOTOS]
While Newstalk KIT's Dave Ettl and KATS' Kelly West were busy announcing Saturday's parade during Selah Community Days, the rest of us were out rubber-necking.
Here are a few things that caught our eye around town this weekend:
It’s Auction Time — Get Ready to Make Your Bids!
VIP passes to the Yakima Speedway. River guide packages from Canyon RIver Ranch/Red's Fly Shoppe. Golf course and health memberships. And gift certificates for fine jewelry, furniture, retail and grocery stores.
Hey, we're just getting started...
‘SNL’s’ ISIS Skit Causes an Uproar [POLL]
A "Saturday Night Live" skit that spoofed Toyota's Super Bowl commercial raised some eyebrows -- and hackles -- over the weekend.
The skit, starring "SNL" guest host Dakota Johnson, shows an emotional father saying goodbye to his college-age daughter at an airport...
Black Friday at the Mega-Mart? That’s Not You — Try the Holiday Craft Faire Instead
The countdowns are starting again -- the number of shopping days left until Christmas, the number of days until Black Friday, Cyber Monday or Two-For-One-Tuesday.
Jostling your way through Mega-Mart for the latest markdown on whatever we're supposed to buy this year...
Sportsman’s Days Hits Perfect Pitch in Naches
Naches couldn't have planned it better.
This weekend's Sportsman's Days has been enjoying perfect weather -- and a perfect blend of entertainment, food and fun for the whole community.
The midway's been doing a brisk business since Friday night, and music, dancing and the always-popular lip-sync contest continue Saturday night on the Depot Stage...