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Wednesday, March 5th, 2025
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Chestnut Ave in Yakima will be closed on the westbound side from 19th to 24th Ave for sealant application, impacting traffic from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday. NonStopLocal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Miguel Gaitan, convicted for the 1993 murder of an Outlook family, has been released from prison after 30 years due to a resentencing in light of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on juvenile life sentences. Yakima Herald-Republic
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Yakima Valley showcases a weekend filled with creativity, featuring a student art show, improvised music jam, goth night, vendor market, improv comedy, and the Miss Yakima County 2025 scholarship competition. Yakima Herald-Republic
- ➤ Yakima's Windows Alive! project is accepting applications for its spring/summer installation, aiming to fill downtown's vacant storefronts with local art to enhance the area's vibrancy. NonStopLocal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Rite Aid has closed its Sunnyside pharmacy due to financial struggles and a bankruptcy filing, contributing to over 800 nationwide closures. KIMA
- ➤ Due to increasing egg prices, individuals are increasingly raising chickens at home to save money, despite initial costs and the need for proper care and legal adherence to city ordinances. KIMA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Yakima City Council will vote on a no-confidence resolution against the county's Homeless Coalition, amid calls for greater transparency and reforms, including a potential reallocation of city funds. Yakima Herald-Republic
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A dish named Jeanne's Chicken Dinner at McGuire's Irish Restaurant and Pub offers a delightful dining experience with its flavorful chicken on a bed of mashed potatoes, cabbage, and cream sauce. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
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