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Saturday, January 4th, 2025
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ East Yakima is set to open a new $10.8 million Aquatic Center at Martin Luther King Jr. Park in early June, funded through state, county, local sources, and community contributions. Apple Valley News Now
- ➤ The Yakima Humane Society's annual Claws For Paws Crab Feed event on February 8th at the Yakima Valley SunDome aims to raise funds for animal care and adoption services. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 31-year-old Union Gap man was arrested for a fatal hit-and-run that killed a 43-year-old Yakima man, utilizing Flock cameras for suspect identification. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gasoline prices in Yakima decreased by 6.8 cents, now averaging $3.48 per gallon, with forecasts suggesting a continued price decline. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Yakima, Benton, and Franklin Counties can now register for free Japanese Beetle Treatments as part of an annual requirement. FOX 41
- ➤ The Yakama Nation officially acquired the Klickitat Hatchery, a salmon boosting facility, from the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife, with plans for future upgrades in partnership with the Bonneville Power Administration. Yakima Herald-Republic
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Yakima County judge will review a recall petition against Coroner Jim Curtice, filed over allegations of misconduct, moving the process to a potential signature-gathering phase. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
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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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