Oregon Considered

5/24/2007 - Violent Gang Problem Plagues Rural Northwest

May 24, 2007

Police across the Northwest are noticing a disturbing trend. Violent gang activity is on the rise once again. And it's not just in big cities.

In fact one epicenter of the problem appears to be Washington's Yakima County. That's farm country.

In the town of Sunnyside, city leaders this week passed a controversial ordinance that makes gang membership illegal. Other towns may soon follow suit. Correspondent Austin Jenkins reports.
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