Tuesday, January 14th, 2025
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 14th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Miss Yakima County pageant offers more than beauty; providing scholarships, recognition, and personal growth opportunities to young women in Yakima Valley. KIMA
- ➤ 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. Yakima Herald-Republic
- ➤ 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. Yakima Herald-Republic
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A car crash on I-82 near Yakima is causing delays in westbound lanes, according to WSDOT. FOX 41
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 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. KIMA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. NonStopLocal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Megan K. Murphy has been appointed to the Washington state Court of Appeals, Division III, by Gov. Jay Inslee, replacing Judge Rebecca Pennell. Yakima Herald-Republic
- ➤ 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. Apple Valley News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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. Yakima Herald-Republic
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ 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. 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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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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