Sunday, January 19th, 2025
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 19th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Yakima City announces closures and a celebration march for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, maintaining emergency services and garbage collection. KIMA
- ➤ Yakima Police Department is searching for Donna Schmutzler, a missing and endangered woman last seen heading towards Fred Meyer's. FOX 41
- ➤ The Eaton family, aided by friends and relatives, continued their annual tradition of herding 150 cattle through Yakima River Canyon to new pastures for calving, an activity enjoyed across generations despite cold conditions. Yakima Herald-Republic
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field, experiencing a significant increase in passenger numbers, is undergoing modernization to support the region's growing role as a transportation and economic hub. Yakima Herald-Republic
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Jamie Simmons, with nearly 25 years of experience in psychiatry, has been appointed as the chief medical officer of Triumph Treatment Services in Yakima, dedicated to advancing community health through nonprofit services. Yakima Herald-Republic
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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
The grass is greener where you water it.
~ Neil Barringham
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