Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of April.
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🏘️ Community
Yakima Air Terminal will host Aviation Day on Saturday, June 6 with displays of airplanes and helicopters plus food trucks and crafts for families, while limited VIP passes offer fast lane access.
The Washington Fruit Community Center in Yakima may close due to budget problems while community activist Tony Sandoval works to raise funds and gain support from local officials.
The building, which also serves as a fruit hub, is seen as a future community center for the northeast side.
Sunnyside organizers have raised a million dollars over 15 years with a cattle-sorting event that will hold its final round from June 19-21, and funds will be given to Children's Wishes & Dreams, Heart Links Hospice, and the Wellness House.
💼 Business
A local baker sold homemade cookies and cinnamon rolls at Townsquare Media to raise funds for a planned bakery.
Love in a Box Bakery aims to offer treats through online orders and in-person pick-ups for Yakima residents.
🎓 Education
Unofficial results show the Yakima School District's $200 million bond received 60.83% approval from 4,443 yes votes to fund improvements—replacing Hoover and Garfield elementary schools and upgrading facilities at 24 campuses—with 20% turnout; certification is set for May 8.
Stephanie Sevigny was sworn in Tuesday as a board member of Educational Service District 105, bringing her Air Force, teaching, & business operations experience to support local schools.
Yakima Valley College raised over $104,000 on its inaugural Giving Day on April 22 to support student programs including emergency funds, athletic activities, clubs, STEM research, college readiness, art classes, and vineyard technology scholarships.
🌲 Environment
Today, a high-pressure ridge brings warm, stable weather and highs in the 70s to Yakima as the region stays dry and mild with a few isolated showers over the Blue Mountains this afternoon; forecasts show slight disturbances on Friday and rising heat early next week.
📰 Lifestyle
Yakima campers can try three budget-friendly spots this spring with Rimrock Lake, Soda Creek Campground near Naches, and Fish Creek/South Fork Tieton Campground near Tieton.
Campers should secure permits and bring their own water (BYOW party) for a safe outing.
🎉 Yakima Events
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West Valley vs. Moses Lake Varsity Baseball Game
4-5:45 p.m. — West Valley High School — Free entry — Cheer on the varsity baseball team as they take on their conference rivals from Moses Lake.
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