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Wednesday, August 14th, 2024

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Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The ACLU and ELLA reached a settlement with the Sunnyside School District to adopt a by-district voting system better representing the majority Latino community by 2025.  NonStopLocal
  • Nancy Leahy is honored with Yakima Valley's highest civil award, the Ted Robertson Community Service Award, for her significant contributions to the area's betterment.  KIMA
  • The Citywide Pedestrian Improvements Project in Sunnyside will lead to traffic delays due to construction starting August 15, aiming to enhance safety features like sidewalks and curbs.  NonStopLocal
  • The inaugural Stanley Putt Golf Tournament aims to fund a new ice rink in Yakima by gathering the community for a themed event on Sept. 8.  NonStopLocal
  • The annual 'Paws in the Pool' event, where dogs and their owners enjoy a swim session, will be held at Franklin Pool in Yakima on August 18, supporting the Yakima Humane Society with donations.  KIMA
  • Mount Adams School District students can get free haircuts on Aug. 13 at MA's Closet in White Swan, offered on a first-come, first-served basis.  NonStopLocal

CRIME NEWS

  • Jon Paul Gaffney's paramedic license was suspended by the Washington State Department of Health due to charges of homicide-by-abuse following the death of his 3-month-old son, Logan.  Yakima Herald-Republic

EDUCATION NEWS

  • The Rotary Club of Yakima will provide over 600 backpacks filled with school supplies to students and teachers at Hoover Elementary School to aid in back-to-school preparations.  Apple Valley News Now
  • Over 20 YVC undergraduates showcased their summer research projects at a STEM symposium, aiming to impact community life with their findings.  KIMA

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Wildfires in Yakima Valley may lead to smokier-flavored hops, affecting the global supply, but new methods like the 'hop slurry' could mitigate smoke taint.  NonStopLocal

EVENTS

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  • Downtown Yakima Farmers Market

    Experience a vibrant summer market featuring local produce, crafts, and community engagement every Sunday morning in Downtown Yakima.

    Sun, 9/8/24

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  • Weekly NA Meetings in Yakima

    Join the community for weekly Narcotics Anonymous meetings offering support for drug addiction recovery.

    Mon, 9/9/24

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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.

    Thu, 9/12/24

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  • Grand Kyiv Ballet: Don Quixote

    Experience the enchanting performance of the Grand Kyiv Ballet as they present Don Quixote at the Capitol Theatre in Yakima.

    Fri, 9/13/24

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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