Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 28th of June.
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🎓 Education
Selah school board adopted a bell-to-bell cellphone ban at a meeting Thursday, requiring students to keep phones off during class unless there is an emergency or special exemption (5-0 vote).
The updated rule aims to ensure consistent policy enforcement across all district schools.
🏥 Health
Mosquito samples in Yakima County tested positive for West Nile virus, marking the first detection this year.
The health district urges residents to use insect repellent approved by the EPA & cover up while removing standing water to reduce exposure as mosquito activity continues through September.
🎉 Yakima Events
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Princess Unicorn and Daddy Daughter Night
6:35-10:30 p.m. — Yakima Valley Pippins Baseball Club — Enjoy quality time with mini-unicorn rides and baseball excitement.
19th Annual Lavender Harvest Days
Varied hours — Selah Ridge Lavender Farm LLC — Free admission, $5 parking — Explore unique vendors, enjoy a scavenger hunt for kids, and experience the beauty of lavender in a charming farm setting.
Scout Hub 002 Grand Opening
10 a.m. – 7 p.m. — Adventurer Manufacturing, Inc — Free admission — Experience camper tours, local gear, and community connections at this grand opening event.
Hot Shots 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
Central Washington's Biggest 3-on-3 Basketball Tourney — July 24-25 — Sozo Sports Complex — Early registration fee applies — Test your skills in great summer weather against top players from the region.
Count Down To Launch Comedy Show
7-9:30 p.m. — Johnny’s Lounge — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of laughs with top local comics before one takes flight to Texas.
🏠 Yakima Real Estate
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