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Saturday, January 25th, 2025
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hayden Homes initiated the construction of Champion's Park in Yakima, aiming to provide over 650 homes to accommodate median income earners. KIMA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Yakima man was sentenced to two years in prison for possessing child sexual abuse images after pleading guilty, with considerations given to his mental health issues. Yakima Herald-Republic
- ➤ Two men involved in a 2021 fatal Yakima drive-by shooting were sentenced after reaching agreements to testify against the shooter, who also pleaded guilty and received 15 years in prison. Yakima Herald-Republic
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Yakima City Council deliberated on funding strategies for city pools, including a potential increase in stormwater utility taxes and federal funds specifically earmarked for the MLK aquatic center, and discussed community service as an alternative sentencing option. Yakima Herald-Republic
- ➤ Yakima Valley law enforcement, including the Sheriff's Office and Yakima Police Department, will not alter their practices to enforce federal immigration laws, focusing instead on local laws and community trust. Yakima Herald-Republic
- ➤ A judge has signed an order approving the recall charges against Yakima County Coroner Jim Curtice, allowing petitioners to collect signatures for a recall ballot in just over two weeks. KIMA
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Explore Yakima with fun weekend activities including a chili cookoff, various music events, a painting night, and the Yakima National RV Show. 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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