Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 14th of January.
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🏘️ Community
The Miss Yakima County pageant offers more than beauty; providing scholarships, recognition, and personal growth opportunities to young women in Yakima Valley.
A.C. Davis High School in Yakima is selling its old wooden auditorium seats for $50 to benefit art programs, available on Feb.
8 at a public event.
The Yakima Valley Museum Soda Fountain, offering soups, sandwiches, and sweets, has reopened for lunch five days a week, with plans to expand hours by summer.
🚧 Accidents
A car crash on I-82 near Yakima is causing delays in westbound lanes, according to WSDOT.
🚨 Crime
Following a cyber tip-off, Yakima police arrested a woman for possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material after her involvement was discovered through a search warrant.
🎭 Culture
The Yakima Valley Museum will exhibit 46 photographs by Irwin Nash, documenting the lives and protests of migrant labor in Washington state from 1967-1976, starting January 11.
🏛️ Government
Megan K. Murphy has been appointed to the Washington state Court of Appeals, Division III, by Gov. Jay Inslee, replacing Judge Rebecca Pennell.
Yakima County law enforcement advocate for a new $35 million digital trunk radio system, funded by a proposed sales tax, to address public safety communication failures.
🏥 Health
In Central Washington, first responders face challenges in accessing mental health resources, prompting efforts by firefighters and law enforcement to improve support and reduce stigma.
📰 Lifestyle
A new treat, 'Dubai Chocolate,' popularized on TikTok for its unique pistachio and Knafeh filling, is now available at a booth in Valley Mall, Yakima.
🎉 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.
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