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Yakima
Tuesday, August 13th, 2024
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ YWCA Yakima seeks $1 million in community donations to double its domestic violence shelter capacity after turning away over 1,000 families in 2023. NonStopLocal
- ➤ The Union Gap Police Department has established a new foundation to support community needs, successfully distributing Christmas Meal Boxes to over a hundred families and hosting a fundraising event. KIMA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Yakima sheriff's office warns against sharing too much information on back-to-school signs to prevent identity theft and safeguard children's safety. KIMA
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Cle Elum ranger station is battling numerous fires in the Okanogen-Wenatchee national forest triggered by lightning, with 25 fires reported after a storm featuring 743 lightning strikes. KIMA
- ➤ The Williams Mine Fire in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest has expanded to 10,584 acres with no containment, prompting evacuations and road closures. Apple Valley News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Sunnyside School District will transition its school board elections from at-large to district positions by 2025, following a settlement with ELLA and the ACLU over concerns of Latino vote dilution. Yakima Herald-Republic
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ MultiCare Health System plans to temporarily close its Cottage in the Meadow hospice in Yakima until late 2025, to re-open as a dual-function facility offering both hospice and short-term rehabilitative services. Apple Valley News Now
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Discover a budget-friendly strategy for enjoying the Central Washington State Fair with all activities under $40 thanks to a special $4 Day deal. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
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Downtown Yakima Farmers Market
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Weekly NA Meetings in Yakima
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Let's Taco 'Bout Real Estate: Networking and Insights
Experience an informative evening with delicious tacos while learning about the latest real estate market insights from industry professionals at Bale Breaker Brewing Company.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The cure for pain is in the pain.
~ Rumi
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