This year s general election had more contested municipal elections in the Lower Yakima Valley than any local election in more than 20 years, according to a Yakima Herald-Republic analysis.
A long line of cars showed up to pick up free bottled water in Mabton this week. Residents have been frustrated by foul-smelling water for years and said this summer
This week, residents and Council Member Vera Zavala raised separate concerns regarding Mayor Rachel Ruelas’ conduct. Two residents read a letter asking for Ruelas and council member Diana Castaneda to