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Storified by · Sat, Aug 18 2012 14:17:49

From WA DNR: Containment of #taylorbridgefire now expected Monday. Priority is N. part of the fire. East and SE sections now in mop up.

— Meg Coyle · Sat, Aug 18 2012 08:40:17

A spruce tree named Mandy makes a miraculous escape from #taylorbridgefire. Neat story from tree owner too http://pic.twitter.com/sadFJvm3 · John Langeler

Info officer confirms #TaylorBridgeFire 40% contained, 100% by Monday, no injuries/residences lost overnight. Hwy 97 reopened.

— KAPP KVEW TV · Sat, Aug 18 2012 12:04:50

Taylor Bridge Fire 40% Contained; 100% by Monday

The Taylor Bridge Fire is 40% contained as of 12:00 P.M.

RT @EllensburgDR: Great photo from photographer Brian Myrick from Lower Green Canyon Road. #TaylorBridgeFire http://yfrog.com/esuv2ojj · Hailey Nelsen

#TaylorBridgeFire #Cow in a quarry above Bettas Road along Highway 97 (Rescued?) #WA #wildfire #Livestock http://pic.twitter.com/XOeGNpNE · all_hazards

RT @waDNR_fire: #WaWILDFIRE Update - #TaylorBridgeFire Aerial photo - http://bit.ly/NEiK3h http://pic.twitter.com/zigpNGzZ · Hailey Nelsen

RT @dcatchpole: A homemade sign thanking firefighters at entrance to Hidden Valley, where crews are fighting the #TaylorBridgeFire http://pic.twitter.com/WyxKdpiS · Ryan Mundell

RT @joshtrujillo: Today while photographing firefighters battling the #TaylorBridgeFire, this little guy hitched a ride on my camera. http://pic.twitter.com/HZrzKasU · KAPP KVEW TV

Fire: Crews Tally Number Of Structures Lost So Far

A helicopter continuously dropped 800 gallons of water while firefighters stand guard the foot of the hill.For Will Spruill and the rest ...

RT @YakimaBears: We are taking donations for the #TaylorBridgeFire victims. A $2 donation gets you a raffle ticket for a Bears jersey! http://twitpic.com/akbe0k · Eugene Buenaventura

@edwil @kappkvew @sciencefire Since you noticed the earlier version, here's an updated #TaylorBridgeFire map animation: http://twitpic.com/aka30f/full · Michael Hanscom

“@pammilpr: #WaWILDFIRE #TaylorBridgeFire 22,787 acres, 955 crew http://bit.ly/NnLMpp http://pic.twitter.com/Ar1f9i3b” · KAPP KVEW TV

Social Media Playing Major Factor in Taylor Bridge Fire Support

Facebook and Twitter have been overwhelmed this week with people talking about the Taylor Bridge Fire.People are using the sites to stay ...

#taylorbridgefire http://pic.twitter.com/55nhCvs8 · drafter75

RT @KristiKAPPKVEW: RT: @waDNR_fire #taylorbridgefire Evacuation Levels: who decides & what do they mean? Learn more http://bit.ly/SthdLI http://pic.twitter.com/MNp6IZmd · Shannon McCann

RT @SeaTimesFotoKen: BREAKING: wind picks up on #taylorbridgefire. copter hits flames with retardant. http://pic.twitter.com/5WSaMWgI · Joel Garcia

Officials optimistic they can get handle on Taylor Bridge Fire

Nearly 1,000 Kittitas Valley residents remain under evacuation, unable to return to their homes due to the Taylor Bridge Fire near Cle El...

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Storified by · Wed, May 02 2012 06:05:10

May Day March in Downtown Yakima

Hundreds of marchers are filling the streets of downtown Yakima tonight, speaking out on issues important to the Hispanic community.The a...

UPDATE: Oregon SWAT Standoff Over, Melody Mickel Safe

The standoff between and Oregon police SWAT team and Alberto Martinez at a cabin in Klamath County near Crescent Lake is now over and Mar...

Yakima 7 Day Forecast http://pic.twitter.com/k8tnKboH · Jason Valentine

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'Dancing With The Stars' Elimination: Jaleel White Eliminated

Well, that's what you call a shocker. Despite having the lowest scores on the leaderboard, Melissa Gilbert and Maksim Chmerkovskiy manage...

I will miss Jaleel and laughing at him. #DWTS

— Eboni K Twitty · Tue, May 01 2012 22:01:03

“@KAPPKVEW: Okay, which Judge would you have a glass of wine with? #DWTS <---Easy choice. Call me anytime Bruno

— Ruth Fidino · Tue, May 01 2012 21:41:51

RT @WLW_ITALIA: William Levy PHOTO 23 #DWTS Week VII, Getty images sin marca http://twitpic.com/9gb1ht · WLW_GRECIA

Jessica Simpson -- Baby Suite is Sweeeeeeeeet ... for a Cool $4,000 a DAY!

Jessica Simpson Maternity Suite is Sweeeeeeeeet for a Cool $4,000 a DAY! 's new baby girl arrived in the lap of luxury ... 'cause the hos...

#Gossip #CelebrityNews Jessica Simpson gives birth to baby girl http://dlvr.it/1W8q0w #InstantFollowBack JSNews

— Jessica Simpson Fans · Wed, May 02 2012 05:58:41

Jessica Simpson had her baby. Apparently, Kanye busted into the delivery room and said Beyonce had the best baby of all time.

— Darth Vader · Tue, May 01 2012 09:28:55

Hang-Glider Death: 'Man Eats Key Evidence'

A hang-gliding instructor is accused of swallowing a memory card that may have recorded the lead-up to the moment a woman slipped to her ...

Neighbours at war: Bloody chainsaw battle sees one man's arm almost severed... and another's finger chopped off with a SAMURAI sword

By Richard Shears PUBLISHED: 01:58 EST, 2 May 2012 | UPDATED: 04:13 EST, 2 May 2012 In a bloody battle between two warring neighbours in ...

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Storified by · Tue, May 01 2012 06:32:28

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Tri-Cities Food Banks Short on Food

Food banks in the Tri-Cities are reporting that donations are low and demand is increasing.The holidays typically give food banks a boost...

Ezra Wells Returns Home After 9 Weeks In Hospital

Amy Wells is all smiles today, as she stares down at her 2 year old son Ezra, but 9 weeks ago was a different story. On a Saturday aftern...

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View on Film- Movie Reviews w/ Jason Valentine: New on DVD May 1st - View on Film

Good Tuesday! After a couple of weeks of slim pickings, we at least have some choice this week. One I can recommend. And, lest I forget.....

Currently Watch'n Joyful Noise! http://instagr.am/p/KFam80oNJP/ · La'Renzo. ✌

Haywire today :D

— Chris · Tue, May 01 2012 06:02:46

Crystal Bell: 'Dancing With The Stars' Recap: Maria And Derek Are Perfect

Even though Donald Driver wanted to be the first celebrity to receive judge Len Goodman's first 10 of "Dancing With the Stars" Season 14,...

Team Paso=Whoa!!!! #DWTS

— Eboni K Twitty · Mon, Apr 30 2012 21:59:45

William Levy CAPS 03 #DWTS Week VII (tnx @MariaGrazia64 ✗ WLW ITALIA) http://twitpic.com/9g09yh http://twitpic.com/9g0a6j http://twitpic.com/9g0aur · WLW ITALIA

RT @TeamMariaDerek: RT to wish GOOD LUCK to @mariamenounos & @derekhough for tonight's #DWTS results show! #NoDanceDuelForMaria

— Jennifer Smith · Tue, May 01 2012 06:14:40

The New and Final Trailer for the Final Nolan/Bale Batman, #DarkKnightRises. Enjoy! http://ow.ly/aCM22 #ViewonFilm cc- @TheMikeEllis

— Jason Valentine · Tue, May 01 2012 05:03:56

Osama Bin Laden Raid: One Year Later, No Answers From Pakistan

ABBOTTABAD, Pakistan -- One year since U.S. commandos flew into this Pakistani army town and killed Osama bin Laden, Islamabad has failed...

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Storified by · Mon, Apr 30 2012 05:19:48

Have you seen my mommy? #springbarrel casualty! http://pic.twitter.com/KhxFAy3d · Pontin del Roza

Spring Barrel Begins!

Thousands of wine lovers from around the northwest are in the Yakima Valley for the biggest wine celebration of the year.Newlyweds Domini...

RT @pontindelroza: #springbarrel Sunday tasters enjoying some savory cakes and wine! http://instagr.am/p/KBQ-rOt8VE/ · Ricky Adams

Good bye #Springbarrel '12, It was fun!> @WineEYak Right out of the barrels @SilverlakeWines http://twitpic.com/9fgufl #WAwine · Yakima Valley Travel

RT @pontindelroza: Our vineyard supervisor #springbarrel http://instagr.am/p/KBR7h3t8V2/ · Tour Prosser

RT @pontindelroza: Smiles all around! #springbarrel http://instagr.am/p/J-UskmN8fH/ · Tour Prosser

RT @pontindelroza: #springbarrel tasters enjoying some great wine! http://instagr.am/p/J-U9-mt8fR/ · Hector

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Apatow's 'Five-Year Engagement' Bombs Behind #1 'Think Like A Man', #2 'Pirates!', #3 'The Lucky One', And #4 'Hunger Games'; Marvel's 'Avengers' Now $178.4M Overseas

SUNDAY AM, 7TH UPDATE: I'm still on vacation but can't ignore four new low-cost movies opening in North American wide release and perform...

'Dancing With the Stars': Maria Menounos Dishes on Injured Feet, Competitors

Adam Taylor/ABC Five of the 12 competitors on season 14 of ABC's "Dancing With the Stars" have already been voted off the show, and the p...

This week is CLASSICAL WEEK on #DWTS! Retweet if you can't wait!

— Official DWTS · Sun, Apr 29 2012 11:54:00

Wire

One of Australia's richest men, Clive Palmer, has unveiled plans for a 21st century version of the Titanic to be built in China, with its...

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Storified by · Fri, Apr 27 2012 06:05:57

Americans Get Swept By Portland

The 2011-12 Season for the Tri Cities Americans, will be fondly remembered for being their 4th WHL Western Regular Season Championship in...

Crews Reinforcing Levees

Crews are working night and day reinforcing levees on the Yakima and Naches Rivers in Yakima county. Jim Kidd is no stranger to flood dam...

Spring Barrel Starts Friday

The annual Spring Barrel Tasting will take place this upcoming weekend, and thousand of visitors are expected to participate. Forty winer...

Yakima 7 Day Forecast http://pic.twitter.com/lQRND4dc · Jason Valentine

Tri Cities 7 Day Forecast http://pic.twitter.com/gd3nkOQ0 · Jason Valentine

Fantastic Storm Photo from Scott Butner Near Pendleton! Thanks for the Shot! http://pic.twitter.com/knzKuO2E · Jason Valentine

Only 3 days until the 5 Year Engagement! Go see it this weekend please. Guaranteed to be an amazing date movie for all! http://tinyurl.com/6ncfdd8

— Jason Segel · Tue, Apr 24 2012 09:42:31

Really want to see The 5 Year Engagement! Looks proper funny and it has Emily Blunt in it- you can't go wrong.

— Lucille · Fri, Apr 27 2012 05:58:38

John Cusack is my favorite actor, so instinctively I'm seeing "The Raven".

— Brian Benson · Fri, Apr 27 2012 06:03:21

Lindsay Lohan Reportedly A 'Nightmare' On 'Glee' Set

We're rooting for Lindsay Lohan's comeback, but she's making it really hard for us! The 25-year-old actress is having trouble understandi...

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Storified by · Thu, Apr 26 2012 05:54:22

Young Pasco students raise money to help fight incurable disease

A group of pre-school and kindergarten students in Pasco help raise money to fund research for an incurable disease. The young children a...

Tri-City Americans

Includes live game day coverage, audio and video clips, exclusive stories, game tickets, stats, standings, schedules and features. Inclua...

Yakima 7 Day Forecast http://pic.twitter.com/cWX0FwnU · Jason Valentine

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'Joe Millionaire' Apologizes And Slams Reality TV

Back in 2003, "Joe Millionaire" star Evan Marriott ruled reality TV. Nine years later, Marriott is older, wiser, and pretty apologetic. I...

DTN Hollywood: ‘Joe’: ‘Don’t judge me’: Who knew Evan Marriott, a k a “Joe Millionaire,” was such a deep thinker... http://nyp.st/K9wg9b

— DTN Hollywood · Wed, Apr 25 2012 20:31:26

Remember Joe Millionaire? This is what he looks like today... (as A.D. wrote, he has a "terrifying soul patch") http://twitpic.com/9dun7k · Eric Reynolds

Will Seahawks surprise, take the offensive in NFL draft?

Alabama RB Trent Richardson and WR Justin Blackmon are expected to be picked in the top 10, but there are some other offensive options Se...

@Seahawks metting at VMAC for draft w/ GM John Schneider and @PeteCarroll ...lots of interesting prospects at 12 and ltr rnds beg tom night

— Paul Allen · Wed, Apr 25 2012 12:08:27

NFL Mock Draft 2012: All Seven Rounds of Seattle Seahawks Picks - SB Nation http://bit.ly/IgOJpF

— Seattle Seahawks new · Thu, Apr 26 2012 05:19:03

'Avengers' International Box Office: Marvel Blockbuster Explodes In Overseas Debut

"The Avengers" doesn't come out in America until May 4, but the Marvel blockbuster is already setting records overseas. The Joss Whedon f...

#Avengers IMAX poster http://twitpic.com/9dz46q · KÜRŞAT

Just got out of seeing @Avengers. It doesn't just live up to the hype, it smashes it. My goodness, #Avengers was incredible.

— Ryan Penagos · Wed, Apr 25 2012 10:52:05

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Storified by · Wed, Apr 25 2012 06:17:49

Four People Tossed From Canoe in Yakima River

Four people, including a four-year-old boy, were tossed into the Yakima River in West Richland Tuesday after their canoe overturned.The C...

Flood Concerns In The Nile Valley

The sound of the Naches River has put Keith Wickstrom to sleep for years, but this morning those same sounds woke him up, because the noi...

Yakima 7 Day Forecast http://pic.twitter.com/b3tnQQ0d · Jason Valentine

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'Dancing With the Stars' Week 6 results: Who got the boot?

Motown was good for Gladys Knight years ago, but what about on Tuesday's Dancing With the Stars results show? It was definitely good for ...

I always cry at the end. Awwww! #DWTS

— Eboni K Twitty · Tue, Apr 24 2012 22:00:17

@KXLYTV Looks like we were both wrong tonight. #DWTS The spotlight dance was my favorite part of the show tonight.

— Ruth Fidino · Tue, Apr 24 2012 22:12:07

With some nice and beautiful fans at #DWTS ... Thank u for everything. http://pic.twitter.com/zXDMpt1B · william levy

Controversial Website Offers $1M For Proof Of Sex With Jets' Tim Tebow - CBS New York

NEW YORK (WFAN) - Jets quarterback Tim Tebow has steadfastly maintained he is a virgin living the high-profile life of a professional ath...

RT @KyleSieg: Want a million bucks?! All you have to do is... http://cbsloc.al/IHxCJj #timtebow

— Robert Marquez · Wed, Apr 25 2012 06:13:32

Tim Tebow should be cast as the next....Most Interesting Man in the World

— Sam Poulis · Wed, Apr 25 2012 06:13:14

Surge In Alcohol Poisoning Cases Tied To Teens Drinking Hand Sanitizer - CBS Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES (CBS) - Health officials on Tuesday reported the rise of a troubling new trend in Southland emergency rooms: teenagers being ...

Woman Spills Yogurt on President in Boulder

The president is in Boulder, Colorado giving a campaign-style speech at the University of Colorado. Reportedly, on his way to the speech,...

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Storified by · Tue, Apr 24 2012 05:36:31

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Local residents enjoy warm weather

Here's something most people can agree on - today's weather. It was another warm, beautiful day outside. People from all over our region ...

Isolated Thunderstorm Causes Mess in College Place/Walla Walla

Residents living in Walla Walla County, particularly the cities of College Place and Walla Walla, endured quite an isolated thunderstorm ...

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View on Film- Movie Reviews w/ Jason Valentine: New on DVD 4/24 - View on Film

Contraband- Another LIGHT week in the new movies this week on DVD, but this one not too bad! It's a typical Mark Wahlberg kicking butt mo...

Watching #contraband at 8:07 in the morning why not

— tyler manko · Tue, Apr 24 2012 05:07:14

RT @772DIVA: Happy #Contraband Tuesday!!

— Katii · Tue, Apr 24 2012 04:59:57

Crystal Bell: 'Dancing With The Stars' Recap: Motown Marathon Madness

The music may have been Motown, but the contestants seemed like they were still caught up in the heat from Latin week, as several couples...

@PascoPrincess96 the dance off was fun! #DWTS

— Ruth Fidino · Mon, Apr 23 2012 21:59:00

RT @PascoPrincess96: I agree! RT @KAPPKVEW: #SmokeyRobinson is 72 years old and he still sound's amazing. #DWTS"

— Brian Lubanski · Mon, Apr 23 2012 21:50:07

RT @willylevy29: With my bro @gabrielparisi in L.A #DWTS http://pic.twitter.com/7p2IdRyr · Fabi Falcon H

I'm eating this, not that

John Edwards, Tiger Woods, Arnold Schwarzeneggar-between them, they've got billions of dollars, half a dozen PGA titles, a governorship, ...

Boy, 12, dies while playing baseball months after surviving heart attack suffered while playing basketball

PORTLAND, Ore.-A 12-year-old Oregon boy who survived a heart attack during basketball practice three months ago has died after collapsing...

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Storified by · Mon, Apr 23 2012 05:10:15

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Sun Downs Horse Racing Starts Saturday

Sun Downs horse racing is back this weekend at the Benton County Fairgrounds, and looks to have an even bigger year than last year.Races ...

“@SportsTriCities: Jeff Morrow's favorite horse name for the first day of horse racing at Sun Downs on Saturday is Vodka Soda No Fruit.”

— A-Train · Fri, Apr 20 2012 20:19:59

Breaking even at #SunDowns Horse track is still better than losing. Not a bad little Sunday.

— Zachary Erz · Sun, Apr 22 2012 16:40:37

Rattie Leads Portland to 5-4 Win Over Ams in Game Two

Ty Rattie of the Portland Winterhawks scored the game winning shorthanded goal at 7:58 of overtime as Portland beat the Tri-City American...

Yakima 7 Day Forecast http://pic.twitter.com/H7MH6NiO · Jason Valentine

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This is my favorite kind of weather, me and my babe are just enjoying it under the patio <3

— Danielle Cantu · Sun, Apr 22 2012 21:40:21

Can't wait for #summer #fun #hot #weather http://instagr.am/p/JvFghXI2dZ/ · James Lee Perez

'Think Like A Man' Surprise $33.3M Weekend And 'The Lucky One' Overperforming $23.5M To Beat 'Hunger Games': 'Chimpanzee' #4

SATURDAY PM/SUNDAY AM, 3RD UPDATE: I'm still on vacation but the box office never rests, especially when 2012 delivers another hot weeken...

RT @GayleKing: Congrats to @steveharvey his movie "think like a man" #1 this weekend HUGE box office 33 MILLION dollars go steve movie great fun!

— M'Renee · Mon, Apr 23 2012 05:04:17

Act like a lady .. Think like a man.. Incredible !! Movie @kevinhart4real is Gr8!! Funny!! Everybody did their thing!!!

— Rev Run · Sat, Apr 21 2012 18:07:05

New 'The Dark Knight Rises' Trailer Coming with 'Avengers' in May http://onfs.net/IekwTL #Hype #MovieNews #TDKRNews

— FirstShowing News · Sat, Apr 21 2012 09:55:02

Warner Bros. Executive Calls THE DARK KNIGHT RISES "Groundbreaking" http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/nailbiter111/news/?a=58416 via @comicbook_movie

— Spider-Man · Mon, Apr 23 2012 05:03:14

8 Ways to Lose the Last 10 Pounds - Weight Center - Everyday Health

The start of your diet couldn't have gone better - you made smart swaps at meals and revved up your old exercise routine. But now that yo...

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Yakima 7 Day Forecast http://pic.twitter.com/QXAY5IBr · Jason Valentine

Tri Cities 7 Day Forecast http://pic.twitter.com/Ax4jzKXE · Jason Valentine

I am officially making tomorrow a national holiday......4/20 AKA tomorrow will now be called GO SEE "THINK LIKE A MAN" DAY!!! RT this

— Kevin Hart · Thu, Apr 19 2012 09:53:33

The lucky one comes out today! #daymade

— Sarah McGowan · Fri, Apr 20 2012 05:32:29

Secret Service Colombian hooker scandal: First look at escort amid the explosive scandal

Here's the first look at the hooker, known as Tania, at the heart of the Secret Service Colombia sex scandal. The 24-year-old single moth...

Can't wait to see the catalog arriving in time for Christmas; escort lingerie and sexy spyware from a new shop: Victoria's Secret Service.

— RUTH BUZZI · Fri, Apr 20 2012 05:37:38

Andre Hartman, 'Shark Whisperer,' Puts Great White Sharks In Trance With Touch Of Hand (PHOTO)

Forget dog and ghost whisperers, Andre Hartman takes the cake with his current title: shark whisperer. Yes it is as cool as it sounds and...

I'm eating this, not that

The freak show, haunted house, and Skull-Crushing Terror Drop of Impending Death-all child's play. Mere cheap thrills. If you want to see...