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Yakima
Wednesday, January 15th, 2025
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ NonStop Local is organizing a food drive in the Tri-Cities and Yakima, inviting community donations at various local businesses. FOX 41
- ➤ The Wacky Crab Shack relocates in Union Gap, Brewing Hope Coffee Shop celebrates its grand opening in Yakima, and Clean Theory Laundry launches in Sunnyside. Yakima Herald-Republic
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire heavily damaged a Yakima home on January 14, with no injuries reported as two occupants escaped and the cause is under investigation. NonStopLocal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lee Allen Comenout Sr. is indicted on four counts related to the death of Anna Mae Comenout in Wapato, with a federal trial set for April 7. Yakima Herald-Republic
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ La Salle High School collaborates with Skillsline, funded by a grant from the DeBruce Foundation, to teach students essential interpersonal and personal skills for the workplace and life. Yakima Herald-Republic
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yakima Valley College hosts a film screening and panel discussion to address the conservation of old growth forests in Eastern Washington, emphasizing the importance of forest health and resiliency. FOX 41
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Court hearings at Yakima County jail have been moved to the county courthouse due to flooding allegedly caused by inmates, with no set timeline for return. Yakima Herald-Republic
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Following the first flu-related death of the season in Yakima County, Washington, health officials emphasize the importance of vaccination amid a very high flu activity level in the state. 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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Romanticumbia Live Performance in Yakima
Romanticumbia will perform live at El Dos de Oro Yakima, offering an evening of music for attendees.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor.
~ Franklin D. Roosevelt
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