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Saturday, February 8th, 2025

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Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of February.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Solarity Credit Union employees donated $10,965 and over 1,255 volunteer hours to four local organizations in the Yakima Valley, reinforcing their commitment to community support.  1280 NewsTalk KIT

CULTURE NEWS

  • Former Seattle Seahawks linebacker Shaquem Griffin, known for his inspirational career despite having one hand, will speak at Black History Month events in Yakima and Ellensburg.  Yakima Herald-Republic

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Unexpected snowfall hits Yakima Valley due to winds changing the storm's direction, with school delays and cold temperatures forecasted.  Yakima Herald-Republic
  • DTG's landfill west of Yakima, now named Rocky Top Environmental, reopened with a new solid waste permit and plans to address PFAS contamination while supporting local jobs and recycling efforts.  Yakima Herald-Republic

SPORTS NEWS

  • The Yakama Nation Tribal School girls' basketball team won a share of the Southeast 1B Grape Division championship, finishing the season with a league record of 11-1 and overall 15-3.  Apple Valley News Now

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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

SUBMIT LISTING

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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

If you want to master something, teach it. If you want to learn something, do it.

~ Richard Feynman

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