LOCAL NEWS

NEW Snoqualmie and White passes both open this morning
YAKIMA, Wash. -- Both major cross-state mountain passes linking Central Washington to Puget Sound are open this morning.
NEW Union Gap man knocked unconscious after being struck by pickup
YAKIMA, Wash. -- An 18-year-old Union Gap man who dashed into traffic was hurt when a pickup hit him Thursday on Nob Hill Bo...
NEW Woman hit by car on North First Street
YAKIMA, Wash. — Authorities say a 69-year-old Yakima woman was hit by a car Thursday as she crossed North First Street.
Photo: Ringing in the holidays
Avalanche control impedes traffic
Drivers heading to Seattle this morning shouldn't run into any road problems -- but it doesn't hurt to check conditions firs...

SPORTS

West Valley soccer loses in state semifinal
LAKEWOOD, Wash. — Columbia River defeated West Valley 2-1 in a shootout to advance in the girls Class 3A state soccer s...
Packers ink Reilly to practice-squad pact
YAKIMA, Wash. — Mike Reilly’s quarters were a bit cramped, and also by today’s standards, somewhat spartan. “Microwave ...
Hoops on hold for Ike QB
Lopez a standout passer indoors and out || YAKIMA, Wash. — Pat Fitterer held his first boys basketball pract...
Wideouts come up big for Cadets
YAKIMA, Wash. — If quarterback James Lopez made Eisenhower coaches a little nervous, considering this would be his firs...

OUTDOORS

Renaissance Outdoorsman
Avid hunter, fisherman is also a renowned music composer || TIETON, Wash. — Doug Nott is every bit an outdoorsman,...
11/17 What’s Happening
Elections, film top fly-fishing meeting The election of officers and a video on the aquatic life of the most commonly encount...
Fundraising efforts give go-ahead to Sno-Parks
YAKIMA, Wash. — Faced with the possibility of the Department of Natural Resources closing its five Sno-Parks this winte...

DEATH NOTICES

11/19/09 Death Notices
Ruth V. Krause Ruth V. Krause, 77, of Arlington, Wash., formerly of Yakima, died Nov. 10 after years of battling lung diseas...

ON MAGAZINE

Counting Crows AND Augustana play Maryhill Winery Amphitheatre Friday
When the Counting Crows play the Maryhill Winery Amphitheater Friday night, they won’t be lounging in the green room si...
Stay cool with a couple of outdoor movies this weekend
It’s too hot to sit inside, so catch an outdoor flick this weekend: • Silver Lake Winery begins its Dinner and a Movie series...
New ‘Harry Potter’ film opens at the stroke of midnight
What does Lord Voldemort have in store for Harry Potter and his pals? Tonight, you can be the first to find out — well, that ...

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Where can you find Black Friday coverage? Right here, of course.
YAKIMA, Wash. -- We’re just one week away from the crazy shopping day known to many as Black Friday.
Saturday is final day for Right Pro Hardware
YAKIMA, Wash. -- A local hardware store is closing its doors for good on Saturday.
CEO aims to make Albertsons "more simple"
YAKIMA, Wash. -- The Star Tribune in Minneapolis had a story today on new SuperValu CEO Craig Herkert. Herkert, who came to ...

BUSINESS

OPINION/EDITORIAL

We've got feline fever. Go Wildcats!
Move over, basketball. It's time for football to take its rightful place in the trophy case at Central Washington University...
Letters To The Editor

LIFE IN THE NORTHWEST

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Fresh Faces: Kayla Long
Kayla Long Eisenhower, senior, 17. Favorite activities: Dancing, hanging out with friends, shopping, tennis, cheer, sleeping....
Fresh Faces: Anne Smart
Anne Smart Eisenhower, senior, 17. Favorite activities: Track and field, hanging out with my friends, leadership, cheer, and ...
Fresh Faces: Skyler Graybael
Skyler Graybael White Swan, senior, 17. Favorite activities: Cheering for White Swan sports games, watching movies, eating. F...

FAITH

11/21/09 Faith Happenings
Thanksgiving Eve at Peace Lutheran Peace Lutheran Church in Selah will host a Thanksgiving Eve worship service at 7 p.m. on ...
Great joy worldwide in small boxes from Yakima
YAKIMA, Wash. -- Even a toothbrush is cause for excitement. Then, throw in a box of crayons, a rubber ball and some lollipop...

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