It's been more than a year since a criminal investigation started into the former Wapato city government, with few updates.
Friday, August 21, 2020
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
The city of Wapato had a year of upheaval in 2019, getting hit with almost a dozen lawsuits, eight findings of egregious mismanagement in a state auditor’s report, and the launching of a criminal investigation into city affairs.
Friday, January 24, 2020
The city of Wapato recently received a $46,000 financial break from its insurance carrier and prosecutors, welcome news after its insurance costs went up.
Friday, November 22, 2019
A former deputy clerk treasurer has filed a wrongful termination tort claim notice with the city of Wapato seeking $750,000.
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
The Wapato City Council passed a resolution Monday that will strip Mayor Dora Alvarez-Roa of any power after election results are certified on Tuesday, Nov. 26.
Yakima County Prosecuting Attorney Joseph Brusic will not attempt to oust Wapato Mayor Dora Alvarez-Roa, saying it would do more harm than good right now.
WAPATO — Mayor Dora Alvarez-Roa wants to be paid.
Wapato has a security camera system inside and outside City Hall, but it wasn’t turned on until this week, after allegations brought forth by a City Council member that camera cables had been cut.
Wapato’s mayor has fired the city clerk-treasurer in the midst of a financial crisis, leaving the city without a point of contact for finances and the budget — and, at the same time, as allegations mount about the misappropriation of funds and destruction of public records.
WAPATO, Wash. — Wapato’s mayor pro tem and city attorney had troubling news to share at Tuesday’s City Council meeting.
The Yakima County prosecuting attorney plans to pursue an arcane, rarely used legal action in an attempt to determine whether the city of Wapato’s mayor is lawfully in power and to oust her if she is not.
Wapato’s new acting Police Chief Michael Campos says he will have an open-door policy with the community.
A Yakima County Superior Court judge Wednesday threw out the criminal case against former Wapato City Administrator Juan Orozco.
Incumbent Wapato Mayor Dora Alvarez-Roa will not advance to the general election in November based on preliminary election results Tuesday.
Wapato’s finances are in significant decline, according to a state audit report released Thursday.