Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of April.
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🏘️ Community
During the first quarter, Yakima Valley Tourism hosted the Greater Yakima Chamber After Hours at the Visitor Information Center near Target—and distributed 120,000 copies of the 2025 Travel Guide.
They also showcased local wineries at Taste Washington, backed state high school championships and will launch an Ambassador Program by June.
🚧 Accidents
A drunk driver struck Kiki and her brother Will in Montana while they drove from Airway Heights to Florida to pursue her Disney World career dreams; she sustained severe injuries that required surgery and remains hospitalized, leaving her future at Disney World uncertain.
🌲 Environment
The Yakima Area Arboretum hosted its 24th annual Arbor Fest to celebrate Arbor Day by offering free environmental education for all ages.
Local nonprofits and government agencies organized interactive activities—teaching tree care and nature preservation—while the event enjoyed beautiful weather.
🏛️ Government
About 200 people attended a town hall at Yakima Convention Center on April 9 to ask Rep. Dan Newhouse to meet with constituents in person and address issues like health care, immigration enforcement and economic uncertainty.
Community leaders and local organizers stressed the need for stronger accountability from elected officials—urging swift action on these central concerns.
🎉 Yakima Events
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Daisy May Painting Event
6-8 p.m. — Hoops — $29.00 — Unleash creativity in a guided painting session while enjoying a relaxed atmosphere.
The Snares with Pannonica
7:30-10 p.m. — Bearded Monkey Music — Check the latest psych-garage rock sounds from Sacramento and local favorites in a night filled with energetic performances.
Lili Zetina & Grupo ZL Live Concert
9 p.m. — Los Patitos Sports Bar & Grill — Ticket purchase required — Experience the thrilling energy of live regional music with Lili Zetina and Grupo ZL.
Yakima Enological Society's Annual Platinum Dinner and Auction
5:30-10 p.m. — Yakima Country Club — $175 — Experience a night of exquisite wines featuring new and returning wineries from the Pacific Northwest.
Alpine Bloom Painting Event
6-8 p.m. — Mickey's Pub — Ticket required — Unleash your creativity while enjoying food and drinks at this guided painting session.
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