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Washington farmers broke their own records in six of the state's seven top agricultural commodities last year.

CLE ELUM — State Route 970 here is open again after authorities cleaned up the mess caused by a jackknifed semi truck.

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John Sawicki slams his broomstick down on the Capitol Theatre stage during the first night of "Stomp" at the Capitol Theatre. The show performs again Saturday night at 7:30 p.m.

A $5 million street bond in City Manager Tony O’Rourke’s proposed 2013 budget will be on the the table when the Yakima City Council meets Tuesday to start crunching the numbers.

A Yakima County land-use official is sending the sheriff’s office back to the drawing board on a proposal to create a shooting range southeast of the county landfill in Terrace Heights.

For several weeks, the Yakima School District has been fielding complaints from concerned staff, students, parents and community members who fear the Davis High School performing arts center is not getting a comprehensive upgrade as part of the school’s r