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Thursday, January 30th, 2025

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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

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 2/1/25

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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.

    Sun, 2/9/25

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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.

    Fri, 2/14/25

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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.

    Wed, 2/26/25

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  • Annie at Capitol Theatre

    The Capitol Theatre in Yakima, Washington will present the musical 'Annie' on February 27, 2025.

    Thu, 2/27/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

To find yourself, think for yourself.

~ Socrates

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