1280 AM KIT Radio, a Townsquare Media station, has the best news coverage in Yakima, Washington.

Listen live to 1280 NewsTalk KIT online for free.

2 天之前 · The Yakima County Coroner's Office has reported a shocking rise in drug-related fatalities, recording 146 overdose deaths in 2024—an alarming increase from the 2023 record of 96. This sharp escalation has ignited concern among local health officials and community members alike. As the county ...

2 天之前 · A 29-year-old man from Toppenish arrested last Thursday after a fatal crash is now being held on $250,000 bail in the Yakima County jail. David Glenn Meyer is accused of driving drunk and crashing into a vehicle at South 16th and West Washington avenues killing 53-year-old Thomas Pierre of Yakima not Seattle as previously reported.

4 天之前 · Yakima County Coroner Jim Curtice appeared in Yakima County District Court on Friday to face charges of official misconduct and making false statements to public officials. The Ellensburg City Prosecutor has also charged Curtice with tampering with physical evidence, all of which are classified as ...

Join Brian Stephenson, Dave Ettl, and Yakima's anchorman Lance Tormey every weekday morning as they bring you the most up-to-date news from the Yakima Valley and our world! Get your news, weather, and sports all in the same place.

2025年1月22日 · With Washingtonians grappling with a deepening affordability crisis, Rep. Deb Manjarrez has introduced House Bill 1340, aiming to exempt prepared food from sales and use taxes. The move is part of her broader initiative to provide relief to individuals and families struggling to make ends meet.

Save 50% with Effin’ Egg on Friday, Jan. 31 with These Half-Off Certificates

4 天之前 · Yakima drivers are dealing with higher gas prices this week rising 5.3 cents per gallon to $3.62, according to a recent survey by GasBuddy of 91 stations in the area. The increase follows a 3.2-cent hike from the previous week, signaling a continued upward trend in fuel costs. Compared to a month ...

2025年1月29日 · A stark new report from the American Lung Association is shining a spotlight on the pressing need for Washington lawmakers to enhance funding for tobacco prevention and smoking cessation programs. The 2025 edition of the "State of Tobacco Control" report highlights the significant human and ...