The head of the International Monetary Fund appeared to be making headway Saturday in her drive to boost the institution's financial firepower so that it can help Europe prevent its crippling debt crisis from further damaging the global economy.

Yakima's Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend an amendment to city code prohibiting medical marijuana growing operations. Residents who attended the meeting say things are unclear.

Wapato Police Chief Richard Sanchez spent his last day on the job Wednesday. Sanchez served six years running the department.

A group from Wapato schools will head to Olympia to try to get more school funding.

Blowing a kiss to his audience of more than 28 years, Regis Philbin signed off morning television on Friday.

The KIMA Crime Tracker has learned of a major drop in crime in Wapato. But police tell Action News that it was more than suppression that led to this drop.

Lupe and Elsa have won awards for their incredible tamales in years past, this year they will have a booth and sell their award winning tamales. Before they do, they found time to share their tamale tips with Jennifer. The 7th Annual Tamale Festival takes place Oct. 8th, more info is in newslinks.

Music, Dancing and Tamales!!

Washington State Patrol responded to a fatal collision Saturday involving a vehicle and pedestrian one mile west of Toppenish.