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Yakima Firefighters Get Creative to Save Cat Stuck in Hole

Submitted by FoxFirstatTen on May 23rd

YAKIMA, Wash.-- Yakima firefighters pulled a cat, missing for about a month, out of a deep hole hidden in a neighbor's backyard. Mai Tai the cat is back home resting comfortably.

Attorney General Learns About Yakima County Gang Programs

Submitted by FoxFirstatTen on May 23rd

YAKIMA, Wash.-- Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson visited Yakima Wednesday to learn about local efforts to curb the gang problem. Ferguson heard about Yakima County's Juvenile Gang Court and got an update on the Gang Free Initiative programs across the valley.

Ellensburg School Bond Vote Headed to Recount

Submitted by FoxFirstatTen on May 11th

ELLENSBURG, Wash.-- The fight to get a new middle school in Ellensburg isn't over just yet. A group of community members has asked for a recount of the votes. Earlier this week, the bond failed to pass by just over a tenth of a percentage point.

Two New Animal Control Officers to Patrol Yakima Streets

Submitted by FoxFirstatTen on May 11th

YAKIMA, Wash.-- Yakima is doubling the size of its animal control department. Two new officers will be added in July to patrol the city for stray animals and handle code violations. The city partnered with the Humane Society of Central Washington to bring them in.

Yakima Woman Helped Ohio Families Search for Missing Teens

Submitted by FoxFirstatTen on May 11th

YAKIMA, Wash.-- For nearly a decade, a woman now living in Yakima, helped two Ohio families hold on to hope that their daughters were still alive. Kelly Murphy runs a non-profit organization called Project Jason.

Cantwell Announces: FAA Will Keep Air Traffic Control Towers Open

Submitted by FoxFirstatTen on May 10th

NBCRightNow.com – The Federal Aviation Administrations says it will stop its plans to close 149 air traffic contract towers in June, including five in Washington State. Those five include the Yakima Air Terminal/McAllister Field, Renton Municipal Airport, Tacoma Narrows Airport,Felts Field in

Catherine Zeta-Jones checks into treatment center for Bipolar disorder

Submitted by FoxFirstatTen on April 30th

By Natalie Abrams, Catherine Zeta-Jones has checked into a treatment center to seek help with her Bipolar disorder, TVGuide.com has confirmed. "Catherine has proactively checked into a health care facility," a rep for the actress says.

Jason Collins becomes first active NBA player to come out

Submitted by FoxFirstatTen on April 29th

By Liz Raftery, Jason Collins has become the first male athlete to come out while being active in a major professional sport, writing in this week's Sports Illustrated, " I'm a 34-year-old NBA center. I'm black.

Denise Richards on weight rumors: "I have a very healthy lifestyle"

Submitted by FoxFirstatTen on April 29th

By Natalie Abrams, Denise Richards is sounding off against those who thinks she looks too skinny. "I don't know why lately I've been getting so much flack for it," she tells Extra. "I have a very healthy lifestyle and I'm busy.

TV's most memorable end games

Submitted by FoxFirstatTen on April 29th

By Matt Roush, That's a wrap! The stakes are rarely higher for a TV series than at the end of a season — whether it's signing off until next fall with a climactic grand gesture or taking a well-earned final bow.

Report: Jermaine Jackson owes $30K in child support

Submitted by FoxFirstatTen on April 28th

By Liz Raftery, Jermaine Jackson may not be winning any Father of the Year awards any time soon. Jackson allegedly owes $30,000 in child support payments to Alejandra Jackson, the mother of his two teenage sons, TMZ reports. Get the scoop on 39 must-watch season finales

Jersey Shore's Ronnie hospitalized for kidney stones

Submitted by FoxFirstatTen on April 28th

By Liz Raftery, Ronnie Ortiz-Magro has been hospitalized for kidney stones, People reports. The 27-year-old Jersey Shore star was taken to a hospital in the Orlando, Fla., area Saturday night after he began feeling uncomfortable during an appearance at the Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America Co

Washington Gun Control Proponents Prep for Background Check Initiative

Submitted by FoxFirstatTen on April 15th

OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Supporters of gun control in Washington State are preparing to launch an initiative campaign to expand background checks, if a similar proposal does not pass in the U.S. Congress.

No. 15 seed Florida Gulf Coast beats SDSU 81-71

Submitted by FoxFirstatTen on March 25th

By JIM O'CONNELLAP Basketball Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Florida Gulf Coast became the first 15 to reach the Sweet 16, and the Eagles not only made it look easy, they made it look fun. Little-known FGCU beat San Diego State 81-71 on Sunday night, its second NCAA tournament upset of the weekend.

10 Things to Know for Monday

Submitted by FoxFirstatTen on March 25th

By The Associated Press Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Monday: 1. CYPRUS SECURES BAILOUT European finance ministers signed off on a deal that requires holders of bank deposits of more than 100,000 euros to take losses. 2.

Tip led to arrests in Ga. baby killing

Submitted by FoxFirstatTen on March 25th

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Heat win 26th straight, top Bobcats 109-77

Submitted by FoxFirstatTen on March 25th

By TIM REYNOLDSAP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) - The world's best came out to see if Miami could do it again. Novak Djokovic, the top-ranked men's tennis player. Wladimir Klitschko, the world heavyweight boxing king.

AP PHOTOS: Images from Holy Week around the world

Submitted by FoxFirstatTen on March 24th

By The Associated Press Pope Francis leans over to kiss a baby after celebrating his first Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square. Penitents in white robes and pointed white hats wait outside a church before a procession in Seville, Spain.

Biden not giving up on assault weapons ban

Submitted by FoxFirstatTen on March 21st

By JOSH LEDERMANAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House is still pushing for an assault weapons ban, Vice President Joe Biden said Wednesday, even though Senate Democrats all but sealed its fate by dropping it from the gun-control package they plan to consider next month. Although the ban

Changed minds & demographics in gay marriage shift

Submitted by FoxFirstatTen on March 20th

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GOP senator: Time to change military force law

Submitted by FoxFirstatTen on March 20th

By DONNA CASSATAAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The top Republican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee said Wednesday that Congress should overhaul the 2001 authorization for the use of military force to encompass the use of drones for targeted killings. Weighing in on an issue of both nati

Obama skeptical of Assad claim on chemical weapons

Submitted by FoxFirstatTen on March 20th

By MATTHEW LEEAssociated Press JERUSALEM (AP) - President Barack Obama said Wednesday that the United States is investigating whether chemical weapons have been deployed in Syria, but he's "deeply skeptical" of claims by Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime that rebel forces were behind su

Ex-officials convicted in Calif. corruption case

Submitted by FoxFirstatTen on March 20th

By JOHN ROGERSAssociated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) - Five former city councilors in a small, blue-collar Los Angeles suburb that became a symbol of political greed were convicted Wednesday of stealing taxpayer money by creating a panel that helped boost their part-time pay to nearly $100,000 a year. On

General: Gitmo buildings in need of major repair

Submitted by FoxFirstatTen on March 20th

By RICHARD LARDNERAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - As much as $170 million is needed to improve facilities for the troops stationed at the Guantanamo Bay detention center that President Barack Obama has marked for extinction, the top U.S.

Best iPhone 5 accessories

Submitted by FoxFirstatTen on May 1st

By Simon HillProvided by Apple's latest flagship smartphone is capable of plenty, but with the right iPhone 5 accessories you can get more from your device. Recharging is always an issue, but there are lots of options to keep your iPhone 5 battery juiced up no matter where you happen to be.

Scan these smart pajamas to launch a bedtime story for the kids

Submitted by FoxFirstatTen on April 26th

By Mike FlacyProvided by Developed by a father of six in Idaho, Smart PJs are an interactive piece of clothing for kids covered with colored dots that work just like QR codes.

Man arrested after selling his grandson on Facebook

Submitted by FoxFirstatTen on April 26th

By Graeme McMillanProvided by Facebook is basically integrated into every part of our lives.

There was no White House bombing; AP's Twitter hacked

Submitted by FoxFirstatTen on April 23rd

By Kate KnibbsProvided by If you're wondering why the Associated Press tweeted that there was an explosion at the White House, it's because its account was hacked.

Facebook Home reaches 500,000 downloads, but has a sad, 2-star user rating

Submitted by FoxFirstatTen on April 22nd

By Saul BerenbaumProvided by Mobile analyst Ben Evans has noted a milestone of 500,000 Facebook Home downloads since the service launched on Google Play on April 12. Though specific numbers are not available, the online market's install graph confirms a tally of up to 1 million downloads.

Smart fabric turns people into electronic chameleons

Submitted by FoxFirstatTen on April 19th

By Graeme McMillan Provided by Fashion is something that goes beyond simply looking good, but more with how you present yourself to the world, and how that world responds to you in a social and cultural context. In many ways, what we wear defines us.

Shock Fall Short at Utah, 52-48

Submitted by FoxFirstatTen on May 5th

The Spokane Shock contributed to this story SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- Erik Meyer's 4th down pass into the end zone fell incomplete as the Spokane Shock dropped their second straight game on Saturday, 52-48 against the Utah Blaze. On the Shock's opening possession, Blaze defensive lineman Casea

#6 Ducks Slide Past WSU, 6-3

Submitted by FoxFirstatTen on May 5th

PULLMAN, Wash. (WSU Athletics) - Each of Oregon's nine starters recorded at least one hit and the No.

Gonzaga Baseball Clinches WCC Regular Season Title

Submitted by FoxFirstatTen on May 5th

Courtesy Gonzaga athletics SPOKANE, Wash. – The quest to stand atop the West Coast Conference was fulfilled Saturday as Gonzaga University baseball clinched the WCC regular-season title with a 6-1 victory over Santa Clara University at Stephen Schott Stadium.

Scheibe Shuts Down Pacific Lutheran

Submitted by FoxFirstatTen on May 5th

Courtesy Whitworth athletics LEWISTON, Idaho – Dan Scheibe threw nearly eight innings of one-hit baseball and Whitworth took advantage of seven Pacific Lutheran errors in a 6-0 victory over the Lutes on Saturday afternoon at the Inland Cellular Tournament hosted by Lewis-Clark State College. T

Errors Doom WSU Baseball In Ninth

Submitted by FoxFirstatTen on May 4th

Courtesy Washington State athletics PULLMAN, Wash. – Two Washington State errors in the ninth inning led to a pair of unearned runs for Oregon and the Cougars dropped a 5-3 decision to the No.

Gonzaga Uses Extras To Top Santa Clara

Submitted by FoxFirstatTen on May 4th

Courtesy Gonzaga athletics SANTA CLARA, Calif. – In dramatic fashion, the Gonzaga University baseball became the first West Coast Conference team to earn its berth to the WCC Championship tournament Friday with a 6-4 extra innings victory at Santa Clara University.

Best iPhone 5 accessories

Submitted by FoxFirstatTen on May 1st

Scan these smart pajamas to launch a bedtime story for the kids

Submitted by FoxFirstatTen on April 26th

By Mike FlacyProvided by Developed by a father of six in Idaho, Smart PJs are an interactive piece of clothing for kids covered with colored dots that work just like QR codes.

Man arrested after selling his grandson on Facebook

Submitted by FoxFirstatTen on April 26th

By Graeme McMillanProvided by Facebook is basically integrated into every part of our lives.

Can you feel empathy for a robot?

Submitted by FoxFirstatTen on April 24th

WEDNESDAY, April 24 (HealthDay News) -- A robot might tidy your kitchen some day, but how will you feel about the mechanical member of the household? Researchers say people's empathy for robots can be similar to what they feel for other humans. Functional MRI scans showed that volunteers had sim

There was no White House bombing; AP's Twitter hacked

Submitted by FoxFirstatTen on April 23rd

By Kate KnibbsProvided by If you're wondering why the Associated Press tweeted that there was an explosion at the White House, it's because its account was hacked.

Facebook Home reaches 500,000 downloads, but has a sad, 2-star user rating

Submitted by FoxFirstatTen on April 22nd

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