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It's your constitutional right, but will budget cuts in Yakima prevent you from getting what you deserve? Public Defenders will have to be let go, and the budget for criminal defense slashed. Action News found out it will have an impact on you, and some of the dangerous criminals Yakima prosecutes.

UNITED STATES POST SERVICE - Getting those gifts to your family can be a bit of a hassle. Especially if you get it there a little late. Jordan Steele takes us to the USPS and tells us when to get our stuff in the mail.

One man is honored for saving another man's life.

It was Yakima's first and only chance to speak out about the 2010 city budget. Action News was at Tuesday night's meeting and has a re-cap of the council's decisions so far.

You might be cutting back on starbucks by making your own cup of joe, but how much do you need to spend on a coffee maker to get that same great taste? Consumer reports tested more than 50.

You've probably seen those commercials for the magical purple pill. It's supposed to cure heartburn. But those pills can cost you. Consumer reports looked into other ways to cure that heartburn and save your money.

Trying to save money these days, you might be tempted to to ignore that check engine light or those noises under your car hood. But that could end up costing you thousands. Consumer reports has some common car checkups that can save you hundreds.

Herbs and spices can add that flavor you need in your meals. But some of them can be pretty pricey. Consumer Reports tested less expensive spices to see if price really matters when it comes to taste.

Pets can cost lots of money. In their first year, cat owners spend an average of $1,000. Consumer Reports found ways to save on pet expenses.

You might feel like you go through some brands of paper towels faster than others. Consumer reports tested the quality and strength of paper towels and found the ones that are worth your money.

NILE VALLEY -- Six weeks after one of the biggest landslides in recent history, state officials have successfully diverted the Naches River,

YAKIMA -- As the job market continues to slow, construction workers have another concern.

It doesn't matter how safely you drive, it could still happen to you. If an uninsured driver rams into you, guess who could be left footing the bill? It's a growing problem in Yakima and it's costing all of us. Worse yet, it's a problem that's tough to solve.

Millions of dollars coming to Yakima, aimed at creating jobs. But if you go by the government's online count, it didn't go to employ people in the valley. So where did that money go? Action News investigated how this money was spent, and found the numbers just don't add up.