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Yakima
Tuesday, March 11th, 2025
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 11th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Repair Café Yakima offers a free class on March 15 for local gardeners to learn how to sharpen gardening tools and kitchen utensils at the Yakima Maker Space. NonStopLocal
- ➤ Yakima County is organizing community engagement sessions on March 12 and 14 to discuss and find solutions for homelessness, encouraging input from residents, business owners, and service providers. FOX 41
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Sunnyside resident, Victore Manuel Prieto, was charged with first-degree assault for allegedly stabbing a man in his home, with court records noting Prieto's gang affiliation and a history of violence. Yakima Herald-Republic
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Yakima Valley's economy benefited from thousands of visitors over the weekend, generating significant revenue from hotel stays, food, and shopping, contributing to local businesses' recovery and boosting tourism. KIMA
- ➤ Yakima evaluates the cultural and economic benefits of hosting the State Basketball tournament at the Sundome. KIMA
- ➤ Gasoline prices in Yakima decreased by 4.5 cents per gallon over the past week, contrasting with slight variations in national averages. KIMA
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Yakima Tieton Irrigation District continues to rebuild critical infrastructure following a devastating fire, with nearly $6 million spent and a focus on long-term stability and safety for the region's $700 million agricultural economy. KIMA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Yakima introduces an online survey seeking public input on how to manage an anticipated $9 million budget shortfall in 2026 through potential tax increases or service cuts. NonStopLocal
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