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Yakima
Wednesday, August 14th, 2024
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
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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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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You will never be able to escape from your heart. So it's better to listen to what it has to say.
~ Paulo Coelho
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