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Tuesday, January 14th, 2025

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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

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Winter Barn Painting Session for Adults

    Participants will be guided through a painting process while enjoying food and drinks at Mickey's Pub.

    Mon, 1/27/25

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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.

    Sat, 2/1/25

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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.

    Sun, 2/9/25

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Most people overestimate what they can do in a day, and underestimate what they can do in a decade.

~ Alex Hormozi

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