Thursday, January 30th, 2025
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Yakima initiates a project to install two new roundabouts and improve utilities, causing detours at Fruitvale Boulevard and River Road until May. FOX 41
- ➤ Rosenda's Hope and Wellness House Yakima are hosting an event on Feb. 13 to honor missing and murdered indigenous women, inviting families to participate and offering a light lunch. NonStopLocal
- ➤ A local news outlet is seeking public opinion on whether the damaged Yakima River Bridge on WB I-82 should undergo retrofitting. KIMA
- ➤ The YWCA Women’s Shelter in Yakima is hosting a toiletry drive until March to collect essential items for those in need. FOX 41
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man was arrested in Yakima for DUI and attempting to elude police after crashing his car into the Trinity Baptist Church. KIMA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yakima County Commissioners unanimously voted to extend a moratorium on moderate- to large-scale solar projects amid concerns over water rights, agricultural land use, and fire safety, while small-scale projects and those reviewed by the state EFSEC remain unaffected. Yakima Herald-Republic
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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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Paint Night: Following the Stars
This 21+ event offers a guided painting experience where participants can personalize their artwork while enjoying food and drink in a lively atmosphere.
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Annie at Capitol Theatre
The Capitol Theatre in Yakima, Washington will present the musical 'Annie' on February 27, 2025.
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