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Yakima celebrates the World Cup with a watch party at Sozo Sports Complex

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Federal jury awards former Yakima Walmart employee $23M in retaliation case

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Jury finds Randy Gardner guilty of murder in 2018 Gleed homicide in third trial

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Make-A-Wish Foundation sending Yakima 8-year-old to Seattle for World Cup match

When FIFA announced in June 2018 the United States, Mexico and Canada would host the 2026 World Cup, Iker Suarez Medina was in Yakima fighting to survive with a faulty heart. Read moreMake-A-Wish Foundation sending Yakima 8-year-old to Seattle for World Cup match

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Wapato man charged with trying to run over women during argument

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Jun. 19—A split Washington Supreme Court on Thursday upheld both Washington's bedrock campaign finance law and a more than $35 million fine against Meta for repeatedly violating that law. Read moreWA Supreme Court upholds $35M fine against Meta

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The Salt and Stone: A simple homemade cake sweetens the start of summer

The summer bucket lists may be gone, but the memories remain. Andrea McCoy reflects on raising teenagers, changing traditions and finding new ways to celebrate the start of summer. Read moreThe Salt and Stone: A simple homemade cake sweetens the start of summer

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Larson Gallery Members' Exhibition showcases local talent

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Book Scene: ‘The Burning Side’ explores family, loss and second chances

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Remembering nationally acclaimed jazz writer Doug Ramsey

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YVC graduate Yuleyda García starts over in U.S. after immigrating from Venezuela

Venezuelan immigrant and graduate Yuleyda Garcia will be Yakima Valley College's commencement speaker at its 97th ceremony on Friday. Read moreYVC graduate Yuleyda García starts over in U.S. after immigrating from Venezuela

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Eisenhower High School grad Zaid Munir tells story of resilience

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Lezlie Cardenas graduating from Davis High School with precious memories of her mother

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Sunnyside High's Angel Mendoza to study nursing in the fall

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Business tidbits: New shops crop up downtown — and Legends opens new outdoor pool

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Opinion: As America turns 250, remember Sojourner’s truth

JOCELYN FRYE
The FulcrumJun 19, 2026 • 5:00 am

As the United States prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of its founding later this summer, there will be extensive celebration and reflection about our democracy and the values it embodies. But the 250th is not the only anniversary that s… Read moreOpinion: As America turns 250, remember Sojourner’s truth

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Opinion: Eisenhower’s D‑Day leadership shows what America has lost

Jun 19, 2026 • 5:00 am

On the anniversary of D-Day, I sat down to watch a movie and found myself unexpectedly in tears.

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Opinion: Don’t pretend Iran deal is a win. Don’t waste it, either

Jun 19, 2026 • 5:00 am

If the deal the U.S. has struck with Iran to end hostilities in the Persian Gulf is welcome, it’s far from a victory. Any hopes of achieving m…

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Editorial Cartoon: John Darkow (June 19, 2026)

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YH-R Opinion: Mail voting is already secure — unless Trump tries to 'fix' it

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YH-R Opinion: State needs to step up, deal with school funding

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YH-R Opinion: Lack of trust is breeding ignorance

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YH-R Opinion: Supportive housing saves lives — and taxpayer money

May 23, 2026 • 5:00 am

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YH-R Opinion: A friendship forged in courage and compassion

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YH-R Opinion: School vote speaks well for Yakima

May 16, 2026 • 5:15 am

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Guest Commentary: An improved petroleum policy could help all Americans

BECKY TALLENT
Special to the Yakima Herald-RepublicJun 13, 2026 • 5:00 am

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Opinion: 'Art of the Deal' — or bare-knuckled criminal extortion?

W. ROYCE CLARK
Special to the Yakima Herald-RepublicMay 27, 2026 • 5:00 am

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Guest Commentary: What Yakima residents need to know about recent hantavirus reports

DR, DAVE S. ATTEBERRY
Special to the Yakima Herald-RepublicMay 23, 2026 • 5:00 am

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From Where I Sit: Agriculture's fortunes ride on farmworkers' rights

PETER FRETWELL
Special to the Yakima Herald-RepublicMay 16, 2026 • 5:00 am

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Opinion: Is Washington serious about solutions to the drug crisis?

STATE REP. DEB MANJARREZ
Special to the Yakima Herald-RepublicApr 29, 2026 • 5:00 am

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From Where I Sit: After all this time, progress against sexual misconduct is unnoticeable

JACKIE BELL
Special to the Yakima Herald-RepublicApr 25, 2026 • 5:00 am

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Saturday Soapbox: Our nation's in peril — what are you doing about it?

May 30, 2026 • 5:00 am

Is the pen mightier than the sword? Because we still have a free press and our local newspap…

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Saturday Soapbox: How some dedicated city workers eased our irrigation irritation

May 9, 2026 • 5:00 am

In this time of bad news from our Yakima city officials (either raise taxes or close Harman …

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Saturday Soapbox: Death of KIMA news is disappointing, but not surprising

Apr 25, 2026 • 5:00 am

And just like that KIMA’s longstanding reign as the Valley’s TV news leader has come to an u…

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Saturday Soapbox: Why Sunnyside’s swim team offers inspiration to Yakima

Jan 31, 2026 • 5:00 am

Sunnyside doesn’t have a pool — but they have a swim team. Yakima has a pool. But next year …

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Saturday Soapbox: This political takeover has been years in the making

Jan 24, 2026 • 5:00 am

Author Thom Hartman says Donald Trump didn’t come into power in a vacuum. It’s the result of…

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Saturday Soapbox: Community support keeps Civil Air Patrol soaring

Jan 3, 2026 • 5:15 am

On Dec. 8, the Yakima Civil Air Patrol observed its annual Awards Banquet at the McAllister …

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Syndicated Columnists

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Opinion: As America turns 250, remember Sojourner’s truth

JOCELYN FRYE
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Opinion: Eisenhower’s D‑Day leadership shows what America has lost

LYNN SCHMIDT
The FulcrumJun 19, 2026 • 5:00 am

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Opinion: A Juneteenth snub shows nation’s 250th anniversary celebration is not for everyone

LEONARD GREENE
New York Daily NewsJun 18, 2026 • 5:00 am

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Opinion: The philanthropy world will regret sidelining women

ERICA WERTHEIM
Los Angeles TimesJun 18, 2026 • 5:00 am

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Opinion: Trump’s Iran truce has the hallmarks of defeat

MARC CHAMPION
Bloomberg OpinionJun 17, 2026 • 5:00 am

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Opinion: New rules squeeze money from asylum seekers while preventing them from working

TESS FELDMAN
Los Angeles TimesJun 17, 2026 • 5:00 am

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Opinion: Don’t pretend Iran deal is a win. Don’t waste it, either

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Opinion: Will Iran ‘behave’ in wake of the latest deal?

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Opinion: Congress must move swiftly to protect the First Amendment

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Opinion: Dems damage credibility in endorsing Platner

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Opinion: Spencer Pratt lost — no matter what Trump says

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Opinion: Mike Pence’s new book is a challenge to Trumpism

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