Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of March.
Good morning, Yakima.
🏘️ Community
Yakima Parks and Recreation is inviting applications from local bands to perform at the 2025 Franklin Park Summer Sunset Concert Series.
Lane reductions at N.
5th Ave and W. D St in Yakima starting March 10 aim to enhance pedestrian safety with new lighting, curb extensions, and better storm drainage.
🚧 Accidents
Eastbound I-82 near Yakima is shut down due to a crash blocking the road, with authorities suggesting State Route 821 as a detour.
🚨 Crime
The Yakima County Sheriff's Office alerts the public to a phone scam where scammers pose as Deputy Lt. Martin to install malware or phish for personal information.
🏛️ Government
Gary Ballew has been appointed as Yakima's new assistant city manager, bringing extensive experience in economic development to aid the city's growth.
Yakima residents are invited to complete a survey until mid-April to prioritize city services and address budget challenges, including a projected $9 million shortfall in tax revenue by 2026.
🏥 Health
The Yakima Health District will temporarily suspend various permitting services from March 26 to March 31, 2025, for a system upgrade, urging early applications to avoid delays.
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