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Yakima Police Ask for Community Help in Stabbing Death Investigation

Yakima police are asking for community members to provide any information they may have about the stabbing death of a 73-year-old man Wednesday evening. At about 9:00 pm Wednesday, Yakima… Read More

One of Three Suspects in Attempted Robbery Arrested

Just after 4:00 pm on Thursday, April 2nd, Yakima Police Department (YPD) officers responded to a report of an attempted robbery in progress at a glass and vape store located… Read More

Yakima Buffet Restaurant Vandalized

According to Yakima police, Minado Buffet, a Yakima restaurant located at 501 North 1st Street in the former Black Angus building, was vandalized early Saturday morning. Based on security camera… Read More

Reports of Stay-at-Home Violations Go to the Health District, Not Police

Recently, the Yakima Police Department (YPD) has received questions regarding enforcement of Stay-at-Home orders that have been issued by local public health officials and Washington State Governor Jay Inslee in… Read More

Man Arrested After Standoff That Lasted More Than Three Hours

At about 8:40 pm on Thursday, March 26th, Yakima Police Department (YPD) officers responded to a report of man having shot a rifle at a power transformer and a neighbor’s… Read More