Photos: Special Olympics in Yakima

The first Special Olympics Washington Yakima Track Meet is held at West Valley High School May 23, 2012. Ninety-six Special Olympians from around central Washington compete in running and field events.
http://www.yakima-herald.com/stories/2012/05/23/photos-special-olympics-in-yakima

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 23:22:42 -0700

Washington State Educators Named Success at the Core Fellows

SEATTLE, May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Success at the Core , a community of educators focused on improving student achievement through professional development for teachers and leadership teams, has selected ...
http://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/washington-state-educators-named-success-195300485.html

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 12:53:00 -0700

Rec Notes: Yakima Griffins win state rugby championship

YAKIMA, Wash. — The Yakima Griffins won the Washington State Rugby Championship, beating the Shelton Savages 55-10 on May 20. The Griffins, who beat the Priarie Highlanders 53-19 in the semifinals, finished 10-1 for the season, outscoring their opponents 275-91. Four Griffins were selected for the Northwest all-star team — Ronnie Roosendaal, Tyler Enfield, Steven Stiekema, [...]
http://sportsyakima.com/2012/05/rec-notes-yakima-griffins-win-state-rugby-championship/

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 23:42:49 -0700

Former Yakima Gang Sgt. fights to keep credentials

A former Yakima police officer is fighting to keep his own credentials. Sergeant Erik Hildebrand resigned while under an internal investigation.
http://www.kimatv.com/news/local/Former-Yakima-Gang-Sgt-fights-to-keep-credentials-153364205.html

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 19:12:27 -0700

What’s Happening Today — Thursday, May 24, 2012

• Yakima Valley Visitor and Convention Bureau’s annual Luncheon and Encore Awards, noon, Yakima Convention Center, 10 N. Eighth St., Yakima. • Diversity in the Workplace, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., at Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) of Washington, 815 Fruitvale Blvd., Yakima.
http://www.yakima-herald.com/stories/2012/05/24/whats-happening-today-thursday-may-24-2012

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 08:22:17 -0700

Report: South Lake Tahoe City Manager offered new job

There are reports that South Lake Tahoe City Manager Tony O’Rourke has been offered the same job in Yakima, Washington.
http://www.mynews4.com/news/local/story/Report-South-Lake-Tahoe-City-Manager-offered-new/tgfEqkf30k-MoistUHsNyw.cspx?rss=3298

Published: Sat, 28 Apr 2012 08:12:29 -0700

Yakima medical college celebrates first class

With its first graduating class, a new medical college in Yakima, Wash., is realizing a dream.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2018201380_apwamedicalcollege.html?syndication=rss

Published: Sun, 13 May 2012 09:44:37 -0700

Yakima airport faces $90,000 shortfall by year's end

YAKIMA, Wash. -- Yakima County Budget Director Craig Warner confirmed Tuesday what many have suspected for some time: the Yakima Air Terminal is in a deep financial hole.
http://www.yakima-herald.com/stories/2012/05/22/yakima-airport-faces-90-000-shortfall-by-year-s-end

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 22:52:31 -0700

Good prices for near-record Washington apple crop

YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) — Most of Washington’s 2011 apple harvest has been sold and growers say prices for the near-record crop have been good for them.
http://www.goskagit.com/news/local_news/good-prices-for-near-record-washington-apple-crop/article_041d56ef-eedd-5dff-bcc9-6d4f728ae814.html

Published: Mon, 14 May 2012 11:58:50 -0700

Hostess warns 250 state employees, including some in Yakima, of possible layoffs

Hostess Brands warned its 250 employees in Washington state, including some in Yakima, they could lose their jobs in 60 days, a spokesman for the state Employment Security Department said Tuesday.
http://www.yakima-herald.com/stories/2012/05/09/hostess-warns-250-washington-employees-including-some-in-yakima-of-possible-layoffs

Published: Wed, 09 May 2012 08:21:48 -0700