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Cameron Draculan scored 30 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and Frankie Medina added 13 points and 11 assists to lead the ...
12/29/2024

Cameron Draculan scored 30 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and Frankie Medina added 13 points and 11 assists to lead the Greyhounds, a pair of CBBN teams picked up wins and Eli Esquivel led East Valley to an overtime win.

For Grandview, Saturday was the ideal scenario.

Budda Aranda, Clifford Eneas and Omar Arizpe all reached double figures, but the Wolves couldn't hold on to a fourth-qua...
12/29/2024

Budda Aranda, Clifford Eneas and Omar Arizpe all reached double figures, but the Wolves couldn't hold on to a fourth-quarter lead in the SunDome on Saturday.

For three quarters Saturday night, the Wapato boys basketball team controlled the action against Bear Creek at the SunDome Shootout.

Wright’s 35 points led the Mustangs to a win in Phoenix, and the Davis girls challenged an opponent with four Division I...
12/29/2024

Wright’s 35 points led the Mustangs to a win in Phoenix, and the Davis girls challenged an opponent with four Division I signees in Portland. On the boys' side, big nights from La Salle’s Jaxton Caffrey and Ellensburg’s Garrett Marrs led their respective teams to victories.

PHOENIX — Herbie Wright's 24-point performance in Prosser's Arizona opener turned out to be just a preview of what the talented sophomore can do.

Led by Dekker Van De Graaf, Jayden Saenz and River Buck, Zillah outscored King's by 16 to pull away in the fourth quarte...
12/29/2024

Led by Dekker Van De Graaf, Jayden Saenz and River Buck, Zillah outscored King's by 16 to pull away in the fourth quarter in a matchup of state tournament regulars.

When the Zillah boys basketball team drifted away from the game plan and toward the 3-point line in the second half of Saturday evening's game against King's, a not-so-friendly nudge

"The basketball IQ on this team is pretty high... they pretty much can do what I ask." The Leopards showcased impressive...
12/29/2024

"The basketball IQ on this team is pretty high... they pretty much can do what I ask."

The Leopards showcased impressive balance as they beat the Vikings for their eighth straight victory.

Some key losses to graduation and the addition of some new, young faces gives Zillah's lineup a considerably different look this season.

Seven individual placers helped the Wolves beat out 62 other teams for the overall championship in Ridgefield, while a t...
12/29/2024

Seven individual placers helped the Wolves beat out 62 other teams for the overall championship in Ridgefield, while a trio of winners helped Sunnyside take 2nd in Richland.

RIDGEFIELD — In a field of 63 teams, it can be hard to stick out.

Jackson Pepper scored seven of his 16 points in the fourth quarter, Jaiden Alexander posted a double-double and Selah's ...
12/28/2024

Jackson Pepper scored seven of his 16 points in the fourth quarter, Jaiden Alexander posted a double-double and Selah's defense did just enough to stop Lakewood from erasing a 19-point Vikings lead.

Selah looked well on its way to another comfortable win Saturday afternoon at the SunDome Shootout.

Five Selah Vikings scored in double figures, Zillah's Dekker Van De Graaf scored 38 points and a pair of local girls tea...
12/28/2024

Five Selah Vikings scored in double figures, Zillah's Dekker Van De Graaf scored 38 points and a pair of local girls teams picked up victories on the first day of the SunDome Shootout.

Balance is important.

"Like I told them, 'You just got knocked down as any prize-fighter does and how quick you get up is key.'" The Pirates r...
12/28/2024

"Like I told them, 'You just got knocked down as any prize-fighter does and how quick you get up is key.'"

The Pirates recovered nicely after a loss to Richland last weekend and a slow start Friday, pulling away from Shorewood.

Already 45 minutes behind on a tight SunDome Shootout schedule, the Davis boys' shooting touch took even more of its sweet time to show up Friday night.

"He came out determined to show he's the best post player in the game and dominate that paint." WV's Parker Mills scored...
12/28/2024

"He came out determined to show he's the best post player in the game and dominate that paint."

WV's Parker Mills scored 16 of his 26 points in the second half and Landen Birley posted 29 points as the Rams knocked off the top-ranked team in 2A.

After a humbling trip to Tacoma, the West Valley boys basketball needed a reset.

Grandview forced 19 turnovers and held Lynden to just 46 points, but that still wasn't enough for the Greyhounds to over...
12/28/2024

Grandview forced 19 turnovers and held Lynden to just 46 points, but that still wasn't enough for the Greyhounds to overcome their uncharacteristic shooting struggles against the much taller Lions.

One last open look at a game-tying 3-pointer rimmed out with less than five seconds left, encapsulating a rare dismal offensive night for Grandview at the Yakima Valley SunDome.

Parrish scored 23 points to lead the Pirates, Nekha Roehl led Ike girls to a win with 22 points and Koby McClure and Kil...
12/28/2024

Parrish scored 23 points to lead the Pirates, Nekha Roehl led Ike girls to a win with 22 points and Koby McClure and Killian Phillips carried the Prosser boys to a win in Arizona.

PORTLAND, Ore. — A prolific scorer in her two years at Wapato, Deets Parrish was yet to have a breakthrough game with the Davis girls basketball team entering the prestigious

12/28/2024

ORTING — If Friday night's dual is any indication, the 2A boys wrestling competition at February's Mat Classic is going to come down to the very end.

Chase Staymates and Eli Esquivel combined for 41 points as the Red Devils fell short against last March's Class 2B runne...
12/28/2024

Chase Staymates and Eli Esquivel combined for 41 points as the Red Devils fell short against last March's Class 2B runner-up.

East Valley has proven it can stay competitive against some of the state's best teams while facing a difficult December schedule.

Here are some options for Christmas tree disposal in the Yakima area.
12/27/2024

Here are some options for Christmas tree disposal in the Yakima area.

Among the options are Camp Prime Time's 35th annual Christmas tree recycling service.

Supporters are working on a fundraising campaign to buy the Yakima Ice Rink property on East Beech Street. Long-range pl...
12/27/2024

Supporters are working on a fundraising campaign to buy the Yakima Ice Rink property on East Beech Street. Long-range plans call for building a new ice rink facility, likely at another location.

Supporters are working on a fundraising campaign to buy the Yakima Ice Rink property on East Beech Street. Long-range plans call for building a new ice rink facility, likely at

As we march into the heart of respiratory virus season, here's what to know about what's circulating throughout the stat...
12/27/2024

As we march into the heart of respiratory virus season, here's what to know about what's circulating throughout the state.

Most prep basketball teams back in action today after a holiday break. Before play resumes, who are the leading scorers ...
12/27/2024

Most prep basketball teams back in action today after a holiday break. Before play resumes, who are the leading scorers in the Valley so far this season?

The leading scorers in the Valley's top three leagues, through Wednesday.

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Yakima police are looking for a man they say vandalized businesses and the Yakima Police Department’s headquarters downtown. Police said the suspect smashed windows between 10:50 p.m. and 11:57 p.m. Wednesday. Businesses in the downtown area were also vandalized, according to a YPD release, and the same suspect is believed to be involved. Anyone with information on the case is asked to contact YPD Detective Jacob Scott at 509-576-6511 or by email at [email protected]. Tips may also be left with Yakima County Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or online at https://yhne.ws/crimestoppers. Reporting by @donaldwmeyers_journalist. Audio courtesy Sonican via Pixabay

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The Yakima County Auditor's Office expects to have the next update on election results around 3-4 p.m. Wednesday.

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Your Yakima Valley election questions, answered. Learn more at yakimaherald.com/elections.

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Ballots can be returned by mail or in an official ballot box by Tuesday, Nov. 5. Have questions? The Yakima County Auditor’s Office at the courthouse in downtown Yakima can help. It's a good idea not to wait until the last day -- go visit them ASAP if you have questions.

What happens when your ballot arrives at the Yakima County Auditor's Office? Martha Jimenez shows how your ballot is processed for tabulation on election night. You can check the status of your ballot at votewa.gov.

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