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Yakima
Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Traffic in Yakima will be rerouted due to the North 1st Street Revitalization project with changes taking effect from January 22nd, aiming for completion in June 2025. NonStopLocal
- ➤ Router, a trained Labrador at the Yakima Police Department, can detect electronic devices to assist in cases like stalking and cybercrime, funded entirely by grants. Yakima Herald-Republic
- ➤ Dori Peralta Baker was honored with the Spirit of the Dream Award during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day events in Yakima, highlighting the importance of community engagement and honoring King's legacy with marches and cultural performances. Yakima Herald-Republic
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 35-year-old inmate, Kyle Andrew Barrett, attempted to escape from a Yakima hospital where he was taken for treatment, three days before his scheduled release. Yakima Herald-Republic
- ➤ Prosecutors dismissed charges against Emmanuel Santos, an 18-year-old involved in a 2024 drive-by shooting, after he was fatally shot in a gang-related incident at a Yakima grocery store parking lot. Yakima Herald-Republic
- ➤ A Yakima man was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison and 7 years of supervised release for possession of child pornography, following a Homeland Security Investigations operation. FOX 41
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yakima County is considering a sales tax increase to fund a $30-35 million upgrade for a unified public safety radio system to improve first responder communications. Apple Valley News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Triumph Treatment Services in Yakima, WA, appoints Dr. Jamie Simmons, with nearly 25 years of experience in psychiatric care, as the new Chief Medical Officer. KIMA
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Westside Pizza in Yakima will offer $25 certificates for $12.50 this Friday, allowing customers to purchase their pizzas at half price. 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
The best time to negotiate something is when you don't need it.
~ Michael Benoit
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