Friday, January 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of January.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Yakima Police and the Yakima County Sheriff's Office have resolved a standoff near the intersection of Folsom and Oregon Avenue, removing a suspect from the property. NonStopLocal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yakima Valley College partners with Yakima Recycles Glass to offer a community glass recycling drive on January 18, requiring a $5 donation for up to 20 pounds of glass. FOX 41
- ➤ The Klickitat Hatchery property was officially transferred to the Yakama Nation by the WDFW on December 13th, 2024, marking a significant step in salmon restoration and cultural recovery efforts. KIMA
- ➤ Winter weather advisories are in effect, with mountain snow and freezing rain expected tonight into Friday, followed by more precipitation and potential fog through next week. Apple Valley News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yakima County Coroner Jim Curtice faces a recall process, alongside three recommended charges including official misconduct, tampering with evidence, and making false statements. KIMA
- ➤ The Yakima County Courthouse will begin renovations in 2025 utilizing $1.9 million in federal funds to enhance safety, accessibility, and technology integration, including adding a defendant holding area and making courtrooms more accessible. Yakima Herald-Republic
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Winter Barn Painting Session for Adults
Participants will be guided through a painting process while enjoying food and drinks at Mickey's Pub.
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Pirate Themed Running Events - 1M, 5K, 10K, 15K, & Half Marathon
The US Road Running Club Race at Sarg Hubbard Park features multiple race distances including a 1M, 5K, 10K, 15K, and Half Marathon, all in a community-friendly atmosphere.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.
~ Heraclitus
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