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Yakima Police Department Holds Annual Awards and Promotion Ceremony

The Yakima Police Department (YPD) presented annual awards and promotions during a ceremony held Friday, March 29th, at the Harman Center. Award recipients included: Officer Mark McKinney was selected as… Read More

Victim in Thursday Morning Shooting on 6th Street Has Died

A man who was shot early Thursday morning in the 1000 block of South 6th Street was transported earlier today to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle for treatment but did… Read More

Victim in Shooting Being Treated at Harborview

A man who was shot early Thursday morning in the 1000 block of South 6th Street was transported earlier today to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle for treatment.  A 25-year-old… Read More

Matt Murray Selected to be Next Yakima Police Chief

At a news conference at Yakima City Hall today, Yakima City Manager Cliff Moore announced he has selected Matt Murray to become the next Yakima police chief. “Matt stood out… Read More

Yakima Police to Celebrate Promotions, Retirements, and Special Awards

The Yakima Police Department (YPD) will celebrate the promotion of several of its members to higher ranks and the recent retirement of several department members during the YPD’s annual awards… Read More