Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of February.
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🚨 Crime
In Yakima, police discovered a deceased 7-month-old and a severely neglected two-year-old in a home, leading to the arrest of a 20-year-old woman on multiple charges.
Drug cartels and gangs have notably increased their presence in the Yakima Valley, drastically impacting local crime dynamics.
A Yakima woman was arrested following the discovery of a deceased infant and a severely malnourished toddler in her unsanitary apartment, with preliminary charges including mistreatment and abandonment.
In Yakima, a 27-year-old woman was arrested for the February 9 shooting that resulted in the death of a 21-year-old man and left a toddler in stable condition, marking the city's first homicide of 2025.
The Yakima County Sheriff's Office arrested an individual on an outstanding warrant and seized a significant amount of drugs after responding to a trespassing incident at a Maverick gas station in Terrace Heights.
📰 Economy
A public poll asks if the Yakima Valley community is concerned about additional store closures following JOANN's closure and rumors of the Union Gap Rite-Aid shutting down.
🏛️ Government
The fate of Yakima Valley School, a residential facility for individuals with developmental disabilities, may be determined soon as lawmakers debate its future amid budget considerations.
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