Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of February.
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🏘️ Community
Yakima Habitat for Humanity's 'Hoedown for Housing' event, a themed fundraiser featuring an upcycled auction, food, music, and dance, aims to support low-income families in building their homes, scheduled for June 7, 2025.
🚨 Crime
A Yakima massage therapist was sentenced to six months in jail for third-degree rape of a client, with additional mandates for community custody and sex offender registration.
Gerald Dean Christian Jr. was charged for assaulting two police officers after a standoff in Yakima.
A Yakima businessman and former pastor, David Roger Franklin, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for creating and distributing child sexual abuse images.
Yakima Police Department highlights a scam involving a fake website for Carrier Transports that duped individuals by offering discounted farm products and machinery, resulting in financial losses; the FBI has been notified and the site is shut down.
🌲 Environment
Construction will start on an 80-megawatt solar project in Yakima County, which will power around 30,000 homes, with potential future enhancements including battery storage.
🏛️ Government
Repairs on the westbound I-82 Yakima River bridge, including straightening a bridge truss and fixing a guardrail, begin Friday, with traffic rerouted during the work expected to conclude by early March.
🎉 Yakima Events
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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.
Annie at Capitol Theatre
The Capitol Theatre in Yakima, Washington will present the musical 'Annie' on February 27, 2025.
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