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  Sunnyside police ask for food bank items

  SUNNYSIDE -- The Sunnyside Police Department is collecting donations of non-perishable food items for the community food bank.

  Next week, donations can be dropped off at the police department. Those who are interested can schedule a donation pick-up by calling 837-2120.

  The office, classroom, family or organization with the most items donated will have doughnuts delivered to them Dec. 12 by Sunnyside police officers.

• Federal gang sweep results in 25 arrests, 4 from Tri-Cities

  Federal gang sweep results in 25 arrests, 4 from Tri-Cities

  Snow and freezing rain didn't stop federal and local law enforcement officers from conducting a coordinated gang sweep in the Tri-Cities, Walla Walla and Spokane early Thursday.

  Four Tri-City men and two Walla Walla men were among 25 suspects picked up on federal drug or gun charges stemming from a months-long investigation led by the Spokane Violent Crime Gang Enforcement Team.

  More than eight pounds of methamphetamine, 40 guns, one grenade, 10 vehicles and about $150,000 in cash were seized during the searches, Michael C. Ormsby, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, said in a news release.

• Gang-related shooting at Tacoma apartment leaves one injured

  Gang-related shooting at Tacoma apartment leaves one injured

  One person suffered minor injuries Monday night after Tacoma police say he took part in a gang-related shooting.

• Benton County task force makes several big arrests

  Benton County task force makes several big arrests

  The newly formed Benton County gang task force has made a number of notable arrests, sending a message that gangs won't be tolerated in the county, sheriff's officials said.

  Last month, seven search warrants were served by gang team detectives, resulting in 17 possible felony charges against suspects, Sgt. Jon Law told Benton County commissioners Tuesday.

  Detectives also have recovered 11 pounds of marijuana and 40 grams of methamphetamine. They also have had a busy week and will have logged eight search warrants in a 10-day period, he said.

• Benton County's new gang task force makes big arrests

  Benton County's new gang task force makes big arrests

  The newly formed Benton County gang task force has made a number of notable arrests, sending a message that gangs won't be tolerated in the county, sheriff's officials said.

  Last month, seven search warrants were served by gang team detectives, resulting in 17 possible felony charges against suspects, Sgt. Jon Law told Benton County commissioners Tuesday.

  Detectives also have recovered 11 pounds of marijuana and 40 grams of methamphetamine. They also have had a busy week and will have logged eight search warrants in a 10-day period, he said.