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Saturday, March 8th, 2025
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Yakima announces temporary road closures for tree trimming in the Central Business District on March 10, from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. NonStopLocal
- ➤ The Yakima Woman's Century Club will mark its 95th anniversary on March 15 with a free event aimed at recruiting new members and showcasing local women's clubs. NonStopLocal
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A crash between a semi tractor-trailer and a military vehicle shut down eastbound Interstate 82 on the Fred Redmon Bridge for nearly 6 hours, impacting traffic. Yakima Herald-Republic
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The WIAA 1A and 2A state basketball tournaments significantly boost Yakima's economy with a $7 million impact, benefiting local lodging, food, and retail sectors. KIMA
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation forecasts junior water rights holders in the Yakima River Basin will receive 48% of their water allotment, indicating a possible third year of drought. Yakima Herald-Republic
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Yakima City Council approved a resolution expressing no confidence in the Yakima County Homeless Coalition, demanding increased city input, transparency, and an independent audit, or else they may withdraw their annual $350,000 to $900,000 funding. Yakima Herald-Republic
- ➤ The General Services Agency (GSA) has prematurely ended its lease agreement with the Yakama Nation, affecting the space for 85 federal employees, due to federal budget reductions. NonStopLocal
- ➤ Gary Ballew, with over two decades of experience in economic development, has been appointed as Yakima's new assistant city manager, set to oversee strategic projects related to economic development and infrastructure starting March 17. Yakima Herald-Republic
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Gap2Gap relay race in Yakima offers participants a multi-sport challenge across Selah and Union Gaps on May 31, 2025. NonStopLocal
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