Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of January.
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🏘️ Community
Officer Dulce Diaz positively impacts youth in Yakima through the Police Explorer Program, facilitating their growth in confidence and inspiring careers in law enforcement.
YWCA Yakima has begun transforming a historic building into an emergency domestic violence shelter named Rocio's Place, aiming to triple its capacity and help over 400 survivors annually.
🎭 Culture
The Yakima Valley Museum will open an exhibit showcasing 46 black and white photos of migrant labor by Irwin Nash from 1967-1976, aimed at connecting the community with its shared history.
📰 Economy
Bird flu has significantly increased egg prices in Yakima, with a comparison of costs across five grocery stores.
🏛️ Government
A judge evaluated the validity of recall efforts against Yakima County Coroner Jim Curtice, accused of stealing drugs from deceased bodies, with a decision pending that could lead to a special election.
🏥 Health
Yakima County reports its first flu death of the season in an individual aged 30-49 with underlying health issues, amidst increasing influenza and RSV cases.
🎉 Yakima Events
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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.
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.
Exciting Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Yakima
Explore Yakima's historic Uptown neighborhood through a self-guided scavenger hunt filled with interactive challenges and cultural discoveries.
🏠 Yakima Real Estate
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