YAKIMA: Gang Town Hall Meeting

Where does the growing gang problem in our state stand? How do we make it stop? Those are the questions raised Tuesday night.

The crowd of more than 200 people came to find out more about the growing gang problem we're seeing. The town hall, put on by public television stations KYVE and KCTS, brought in prosecuting attorneys, local law enforcement, and people affected by gangs. "Before it gets too out of control, it'd be nice to step in and try to find some alternatives for kids," Lisa Schmitt gave as her reason for attending.

People like the ones that gathered that night are big part of the solution. Experts on the panel said one of the ways to solve the problem is to take the glamor out of gangs through family and community support of our youth. The town hall show will air throughout the state starting within the next few weeks.

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