Yakima Herald-Republic

Yakima Bears; Aquasox Club Three Home Runs, Beat Bears

Staff and wire reports EVERETT -- The Yakima Bears bullpen pitched four shutout innings Monday, but the damage was already done as the Everett AquaSox defeated Yakima 7-2 at Memorial Stadium.

Grey Rock Run [Derived Headline]

YAKIMA HERALD-REPUBLIC More than 70 people will turn out Saturday for the fifth annual Grey Rock Trail Run, with more than two dozen of them signed up for the 50-kilometer (31.1 miles) run that started the whole thing. The others are split between the 25K and 12K runs.

Mercury Storage Tch [Derived Headline]

By Annette Cary Tri-City Herald

Northwest Trek [Derived Headline]

By SCOTT SANDSBERRY YAKIMA HERALD-REPUBLIC

Northwest Trek If-You-Go [Derived Headline]

If you go What: Northwest Trek.

Phillips Column [Derived Headline]

If you've been paying attention to the fish counts on the lower Columbia dams, you know there are over 165,000 sockeye salmon currently migrating up the big river above Bonneville Dam. That's more than the spring salmon run this year, and it is WAY more (almost eight times more) than the number of steelhead that have worked their way through the fish ladders at Bonneville so far this summer.

Trout Bums [Derived Headline]

I have been fishing the Yakima River since 1978. So when I tell you the 2008 winter and 2009 spring fishing were the worst seasons on the river in 30 years, I'm not some Johnny-come-lately whining about a bad month or two. It all began last winter when the temperatures plunged, causing the Yakima to ice over and produce massive ice dams that forced the water over its banks, flooding the areas next to the river. I'm pretty sure that some of my trout found themselves eye to eye with hungry coy...

What's Happening [Derived Headline]

Vehicle fees proposed at Little Naches sites The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest is proposing to institute new $5 per-vehicle fees next year at four popular Little Naches sites -- Ponderosa Camp and the Lost Meadow, Longmire Meadow and Long Meadow camp areas, which access a lot of motorized-use trails.

Jackson Tickets [Derived Headline]

By MARK MOREY YAKIMA HERALD-REPUBLIC

Pak

Yakima Herald-Republic WENATCHEE -- Justin Johnson pitched a complete game, giving up two runs on three hits while striking out five to help the Yakima Valley Pak split their double-header against Wenatchee on Monday. The Pak lost the first game 6-1, but came back for a 4-2 victory in the nightcap.

Fiesta Foods Aims to Feed the Need for Retail Space

A regional Mexican supermarket chain has plans to build a new retail area next to its East Yakima store. Fiesta Foods, which opened its doors at 1008 E. Nob Hill Blvd. in June 2007, wants to construct about 27,000 square feet of new retail space at the former Dwinell's Visual Systems property.

Charges Pending in Fatal Crash

BROWNSTOWN -- The 15-year-old driver in a rollover crash near Brownstown that killed his passenger was released from Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital while prosecutors await reports to make a charging decision. The driver, whose name has not been released, is old enough to possibly face vehicular homicide charges, but reports from investigators won't be available for more than a week, said Sgt. Ed McAvoy of the Washington State Patrol.

Cle Elum Motorcyclist's Condition Improves

CLE ELUM -- A 49-year-old Cle Elum motorcyclist was upgraded Monday to serious condition after a Sunday evening crash on Sunlight Drive, southeast of here, authorities said. David Canady sustained facial injuries, head cuts, broken ribs and a punctured lung in the accident, which occurred at 5 p.m.

Donations Asked to Defray Medical Bills

YAKIMA, Wash. -- Complications from blood clots after back surgery in May have left Bruce Dunbar of Yakima paralyzed from the neck down. His family is now worried about mounting medical bills that exceed what their insurance will pay. Dunbar, 53, director of food services at Yakima Valley Community College, is currently at Harborview Medical Center and isn't expected to be discharged until mid-September.

Sunnyside Man Sought in Hit-and-Run

SUNNYSIDE -- Police are seeking a 26-year-old man they say fled the scene of a two-car accident Saturday in a residential neighborhood. Police identified the man as Omar Cerna of Sunnyside.

Dnr Crews Mop Up After Manastash Blaze

ELLENSBURG, Wash. -- A fire burning on Manastash Ridge, southwest of Ellensburg, was contained at 63 acres, with mopup expected to continue through today, the state Department of Natural Resources says. The fire was reported about 10:45 p.m. Sunday and may have been started by lightning, authorities said.

Country-Crossing Model Ts to Steam Through the Valley

A little less than a month ago, more than 50 Model T Fords and their support vehicles left New York for a cross-country car rally that should roll through the Yakima Valley this week. The trip celebrates the 100th anniversary of the New York to Seattle Ocean to Ocean Endurance Race, the first-ever cross-country car race. The Model Ts -- one from each state and one each from South Africa, England, Ireland, Scotland, Germany and Canada -- will attempt to follow as closely as possible the origin...

Learn How to Become Certified Guardian

TOPPENISH -- Information for becoming a certified professional guardian will be available on July 16 from noon to 1 p.m. in Petrie Hall at Heritage University in Toppenish. The state requires 90 hours of training for these guardians, who are appointed by the court to act for people who are incapacitated. Guardians exercise control over the legal, financial, social services and health care affairs of the person to whom guardianship is entrusted.

Ex-Wwii Pows Reunite After 64 Years

SOMERVILLE, N.J. -- Slowly and with the assistance of walkers, Zigmund Harkiewicz and Harvey Warninger approached each other Wednesday in the kitchen of Harkiewicz's residence on Fairview Avenue as their children and grandchildren watched. "My God, finally, finally we got together," 91-year-old Warninger of Yakima said to Harkiewicz, who eventually began to cry.

Bicycle Advocates See Paths to Future Success

PROSSER -- To Virginia Norton, it's not a cause. It's a bike. Specifically, it's a five-gear green, classic model Schwinn with a basket on the handle bars purchased used in 1984.