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👣🚨 BIGFOOT SPOTTED AT VALLEY MALL! 🚨👣A Bigfoot sighting brought some extra excitement to Union Gap this evening! 👀 The Y...
10/24/2026

👣🚨 BIGFOOT SPOTTED AT VALLEY MALL! 🚨👣

A Bigfoot sighting brought some extra excitement to Union Gap this evening! 👀 The Yakima Valley Bigfoot Con kicked off with a VIP meet-and-greet at Valley Mall, bringing together Bigfoot enthusiasts and fans of the Pacific Northwest’s most famous cryptid.

📸 Here are a few photos from tonight’s event!
The event also featured Rene from the TV series Finding Bigfoot as well as other special guests. 👣

The main convention takes place tomorrow, Saturday, October 24, at the Legends Event Center at Legends Casino Hotel in Toppen*sh.

Expect guest speakers, vendors, and plenty of Bigfoot-themed fun!

🎟️ Check the event details and ticket availability here: https://chamber.yakima.org/community-events/Details/yakima-valley-bigfoot-con-2026-1843393

10/22/2026

🚋 Join me on a unique flight through the Yakima Valley Trolley Car Barn! We’ll weave between historic trolley cars and even fly over the 15-ton crane inside! 🚁

📜 Preserving a piece of Yakima history

Dating back to 1907, the Yakima Valley Trolley is a unique part of our region’s history. But its future faces important decisions.

🚧 Will the 6th Avenue tracks return?

Planned renovations to 6th Avenue have raised concerns about whether the trolley tracks leading toward Selah will be reinstalled. If they’re permanently removed, these historic trolley cars could lose the ability to travel that route again. Preserving the tracks means keeping that piece of Yakima Valley history alive for future generations.

🎉 A rare opportunity this weekend!

The historic Green Master Unit will be available for public rides Friday evening, October 23, for the first time since the 1990s! 🚋 For reference, it is the Trolley Car featured in this video which had the interior lights turne on 💡

❤️ Help preserve the trolleys! Visit, take a ride, donate, become a member, or share this post.

🎃 Halloween trolley events are coming up, too! Follow the official Yakima Valley Trolley page and visit https://www.yakimavalleytrolleys.org/ for schedules and updates.

Our local history is worth preserving! 🚋

🚋 Yakima Valley Trolleys Featured in Documentary Filming - (Behind the Scenes Shots) 🎥 The historic Yakima Valley Trolle...
10/22/2026

🚋 Yakima Valley Trolleys Featured in Documentary Filming - (Behind the Scenes Shots)

🎥 The historic Yakima Valley Trolleys were the focus of documentary filming on Tuesday, October 20, and Wednesday, October 21, 2026 by an independent professional filmmaker.

I had the honor of sitting in and watching some of the filming take place, as well as getting the opportunity to take a ride on the trolleys.

🎬 From what I observed, the documentary appears to explore the rich history of the Yakima Valley Trolleys, the historic car barn, and the trolleys in action along the tracks. The production also includes interviews with community members and some of the organization's longest-serving volunteers.

📜 The story of the trolleys is closely tied to the history of the Yakima Valley Transportation Company (YVT), which began operating electric streetcars in Yakima in 1907. The system eventually expanded into an interurban railroad that transported passengers and freight throughout the valley. Passenger streetcar service ended in 1947, while electric freight operations continued until 1985.

🚃 Today, the Yakima Valley Trolleys organization helps preserve this piece of local history, giving visitors the opportunity to experience the historic railway firsthand.

It's exciting to see an independent professional filmmaker taking an interest in such a unique part of Yakima's history. These trolleys are more than just a nostalgic attraction. They're a living connection to how people traveled and how communities throughout the valley were connected more than a century ago.

📅 I'm not sure when or where the documentary will be released, but I'll be looking forward to seeing the finished project and learning more about the story it tells.

I'll keep you updated when I learn more 👍

Fatal Shooting on Richey Road Leads to Homicide Investigation in YakimaYakima, WA | October 20, 2026A 37-year-old man di...
10/20/2026

Fatal Shooting on Richey Road Leads to Homicide Investigation in Yakima

Yakima, WA | October 20, 2026

A 37-year-old man died early Tuesday morning after suffering multiple gunshot wounds inside a residence on Richey Road. A woman has been arrested and is facing a charge of second-degree murder, according to the Yakima Police Department.

Police reported that officers responded at approximately 1:27 a.m. on October 20 to the 2900 block of Richey Road following a report of a possible gunshot victim.

Officers located the man inside the residence with multiple gunshot wounds. Officers and responding medical personnel attempted lifesaving measures, but the man ultimately succumbed to his injuries.

I arrived at the scene later that morning. Although I did not hear the initial call over the scanner, the significant number of officers present indicated that a serious incident had occurred.

While monitoring scanner traffic, I heard information indicating that a tourniquet had been applied and that treatment had also been administered to the victim’s chest as emergency personnel attempted to save his life.

Officers were also heard searching for a fi***rm inside the residence. At least two fi***rms were eventually located, although it has not been confirmed whether either fi***rm was used in the shooting.

Witnesses at the scene told me that a woman had been escorted out of the residence in handcuffs. Later, three to four detectives arrived at the scene, further indicating the seriousness of the investigation.

The Yakima Police Department subsequently released a statement confirming that the incident was being investigated as a homicide.

According to YPD, a female suspect was taken into custody. The department stated that there were no other suspects and that the woman was being held at the Yakima County Jail on a charge of second-degree murder.

Suspect Identified Through Jail Records

Through my own review of online Yakima County Jail records, I identified the suspect as 33-year-old Martha Silvia Ibarra Gutierrez. The jail roster lists her on a charge of second-degree murder.

The circumstances leading up to the shooting, including what prompted the incident and the relationship, if any, between the victim and the suspect, have not been confirmed publicly.

The Yakima Police Department Major Crimes Unit is continuing to investigate the incident.

Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Detective Drew Shaw at (509) 576-6791 or Crime Stoppers of Yakima County.

This report will be updated if additional verified information becomes available.

Cougar Lethally Removed in Yakima After Unusual Behavior Near Schools and Residential AreasYAKIMA, WA The Washington Dep...
10/20/2026

Cougar Lethally Removed in Yakima After Unusual Behavior Near Schools and Residential Areas

YAKIMA, WA

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has confirmed that a cougar was lethally removed in Yakima on September 24, following concerns about the animal's behavior, physical condition and proximity to schools and a densely populated area.

The incident occurred near Madison Avenue and North 16th Avenue, matching the location listed on the department's wildlife incident map.

According to WDFW, the cougar was displaying unusual behavior and appeared to be in poor physical condition, potentially due to illness or malnutrition. Officials determined that lethal removal was the best course of action given those concerns and the animal's proximity to schools and a high-population area.

The incident occurred one day after reports of a cougar in the West Valley area near Gilbert Park prompted authorities to search for the animal.

When I asked whether the September 24 incident involved the same cougar, WDFW said it would be speculative to make that determination. However, the department acknowledged that a connection was possible, noting the limited wildlife habitat in the largely urban area.

WDFW confirmed that it did not issue a separate news release about the lethal removal. The incident map entry was the only public report issued by the department.

At this time, it remains unconfirmed whether the cougar removed near Madison Avenue and North 16th Avenue was the same animal reported near Gilbert Park.

🚨 300 FLOCK CAMERAS. 9 QUESTIONS. WHAT I WANTED TO KNOW.As hundreds of Flock Live Video cameras are being installed acro...
10/19/2026

🚨 300 FLOCK CAMERAS. 9 QUESTIONS. WHAT I WANTED TO KNOW.

As hundreds of Flock Live Video cameras are being installed across Yakima County, I submitted a public records request to the Yakima County Sheriff's Office (YCSO) with nine questions about how this technology works, what it can do, and what safeguards are in place.

Here are the questions I asked, the answers I received, and why they matter.

🔎 1. Can these cameras capture or search license plates?

YCSO's response: The Live Video cameras do not function as automated license plate readers (ALPRs), but existing video sources can be integrated with the Flock platform and function as ALPRs.

Why it matters: Washington's ALPR law includes safeguards such as restrictions on certain locations, a general 21-day retention limit, and needing a crime to have been commited first that is a gross misdemeanor or higher in order to perform ALPR searches. YCSO describes Live Video as a separate system, even though video sources can be integrated with ALPR functionality.

This might suggest that live-feed cameras also have license plate recognition capabilities along with many other capabilities beyond a regular ALPR while not needing a reason for a search by default.

👤 2. Can AI search for people based on their appearance?

YCSO's response: Yes. Users can search using visual descriptions, such as someone wearing a blue shirt and cowboy hat. YCSO said the system does not use facial recognition or identify people by name, face, race, gender, or biometric identity.

Why it matters: Searches based on clothing and other visible characteristics provide another way to locate and track a person through camera footage, even without facial recognition.

🔍 3. Does an AI search require a reason or case number?

YCSO's response: Flock does not require a case number by default. Agencies can establish additional requirements, such as a case number, offense type, or documented reason. Searches are logged.

Why it matters: Flock does not require users to provide a reason or case number by default before conducting an AI-powered search. Its default settings do not require every search to be tied to a documented law enforcement purpose. Agencies can impose additional restrictions, but YCSO did not specify whether it requires users to document a reason before searching.

That distinction is important when comparing Live Video searches with the specific investigative safeguards imposed on ALPR searches under Washington law.

📥 4. What is required to download or save footage?

YCSO's response: A reason is required before downloading footage or submitting it as evidence. Flock does not universally require a case number or an active investigation, and agencies can impose their own requirements.

Why it matters: The requirements for saving footage differ from the default requirements for searching it. A requirement at the download stage does not necessarily mean a reason must be provided before an AI search takes place.

🔄 5. Are searching footage and saving footage subject to the same rules?

YCSO's response: The system distinguishes between AI searches and downloading or saving footage. Agency policies can establish additional requirements for these actions.

Why it matters: Searching footage, watching a camera live, and downloading a recording are different activities. The safeguards for one should not be assumed to apply to all the others.

📱 6. Can Flock prevent someone from recording a screen with their phone?

YCSO's response: No. The platform cannot technically prevent someone from photographing or recording the screen. Agencies must address this through policies, training, access controls, and oversight.

Why it matters: Footage could potentially be captured outside the platform's normal download process.

🖥️ 7. Can users take screenshots or use screen-recording software?

YCSO's response: Flock does not technically prevent screenshots or external screen recordings. Agencies can use policies, permissions, training, and audits to address this.

Why it matters: External captures may bypass the platform's normal download controls and may not appear in its audit logs.

📋 8. Does the system keep records of what users do?

YCSO's response: Flock logs certain activity, including AI searches, live viewing, and some download or transfer actions. Logs may include the user, date and time, search terms or reasons, and camera or device information. External recordings cannot be detected or logged by Flock.

Why it matters: Audit logs can help establish how the system is being used, but they cannot account for every way footage might be captured outside the platform.

👮 9. Who can access the cameras and their features?

YCSO's response: Access is controlled through permissions. Different roles can be granted access to live viewing, historical footage, AI searches, downloads, and camera controls. Agencies determine which users and partner organizations receive access.

Why it matters: Authorized users can view live feeds, but YCSO's responses did not establish whether it requires a specific justification before someone watches a live camera or what additional restrictions it imposes on that access.

📅 RETENTION AND CAMERA PLACEMENT

YCSO described a 30-day retention period for Live Video footage, compared with the general 21-day retention limit for ALPR data under Washington law.

Washington law also restricts ALPR data collection in certain sensitive locations. How those restrictions apply to Live Video cameras and integrated video sources depends on the system's capabilities, use, and legal classification.

📋 WHAT NEXT?

YCSO's responses explained the platform's capabilities, but did not clearly establish what additional safeguards the agency itself requires for AI searches and live viewing.

The key facts are that Flock does not require a reason or case number by default for AI searches, and authorized users can access live camera feeds. Whether YCSO imposes additional requirements is a separate question.

I've submitted a follow-up public records request seeking YCSO's actual policies on search requirements, live viewing, outside access, camera placement, and other safeguards.

I'll share those records when I receive and review them.

Follow Sky's Shutter for updates.

Vehicle Collision Blocks Eastbound Traffic on Nob Hill BoulevardYakima, WA | October 17, 2026Around 7:30 p.m. Saturday, ...
10/18/2026

Vehicle Collision Blocks Eastbound Traffic on Nob Hill Boulevard

Yakima, WA | October 17, 2026

Around 7:30 p.m. Saturday, a vehicle collision occurred near Nob Hill Boulevard and Pleasant Avenue in Yakima, blocking one eastbound lane of Nob Hill Boulevard.

Scanner traffic indicated that two, possibly three, vehicles may have been involved. However, another vehicle seen nearby did not appear to have significant fresh damage, and it was unclear whether it was connected to the collision.

No injuries were reported. Two tow trucks were called to remove vehicles from the scene.

🚨 Vehicle Theft Suspect Arrested After Crashing Into Tree at the University Parkway Apartments in Terrace Heights. Octob...
10/17/2026

🚨 Vehicle Theft Suspect Arrested After Crashing Into Tree at the University Parkway Apartments in Terrace Heights.

October 17, 2026 | Yakima, WA

Around 2:30 a.m. Saturday, a call came in reporting that a man had allegedly physically assaulted one or more women before taking a vehicle belonging to someone he reportedly knew. The vehicle was reportedly taken from Hoops, where the parties had all been beforehand.

According to scanner traffic, the incident may have involved a domestic dispute.

The reporting party, who knew the suspect, told dispatch that he had stopped at the Taco Bell near Nob Hill Boulevard and 16th Avenue before heading toward University Parkway Apartments in Terrace Heights.

Soon after, a Washington State Patrol unit reportedly located the vehicle in the Terrace Heights area, but the driver failed to stop and continued driving.

The incident ended in the parking lot of University Parkway Apartments. The driver reportedly continued toward the back of the complex before driving onto a sidewalk and striking a small tree in front of Building R, where the vehicle came to a stop.

The suspect was taken into custody. Based on preliminary scanner information, potential charges include DUI, domestic robbery, and possibly assault. The exact charges have not been independently confirmed.

The vehicle was later moved a short distance and parked near the suspect’s apartment.

Please note: This report is based on preliminary scanner traffic. Details, the circumstances of the incident, and potential charges have not been independently verified and may change as more information becomes available.

🚓 Police Search Leads to Arrest Near 32nd Avenue and Folsom in Yakima10/16/26 | Yakima, WAA search for a male suspect wa...
10/17/2026

🚓 Police Search Leads to Arrest Near 32nd Avenue and Folsom in Yakima

10/16/26 | Yakima, WA

A search for a male suspect was underway Friday afternoon near 34th Avenue and Summitview Avenue in Yakima.

I initially heard the incident unfold over the police scanner as officers established a search perimeter covering the area from 35th Avenue and Summitview, east toward Lincoln Avenue, south along 32nd Avenue, and back toward Summitview, creating a roughly square search area.

After searching the area, officers located the male near 32nd Avenue and Folsom Street.

When I arrived, most officers were beginning to clear the scene. However, I located officers investigating a vehicle near 35th Avenue and Summitview Avenue, where the suspect was outside the vehicle and handcuffed.

From a distance, I observed an officer emptying a liquid-filled device. I could not confirm what the item was or what it contained. There has been no official information indicating whether it was related to drug paraphernalia, although it looked to be in my opinion.

The male was reportedly booked under the Offender Accountability Act, a law addressing accountability and supervision for prior felons.

No additional details about the circumstances of the arrest have been confirmed at this time.

Traffic Collision Reported at 5th Avenue and Lincoln AvenueYakima, WA | October 16, 2026 | Approximately 1:45 PMA collis...
10/16/2026

Traffic Collision Reported at 5th Avenue and Lincoln Avenue

Yakima, WA | October 16, 2026 | Approximately 1:45 PM

A collision occurred at the intersection of 5th Avenue and Lincoln Avenue in Yakima around 1:45 PM this afternoon.

The collision blocked some westbound traffic on Lincoln Avenue. One of the vehicles involved was moved into a nearby parking lot.

No injuries were reported. Traffic may still be slightly congested in the area, so drivers should use caution.

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