Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of August.
Good morning, Yakima.
🏘️ Community
The Joeckel family lost their home on Ahtanum Ridge during the Red Sky Fire on Aug.
1 and are thankful for help (from local stores and neighbors) as they start over. They are staying in a hotel while planning their next steps.
💼 Business
Online rumors misled residents into thinking Washington Beef in Toppenish was closing.
Corporate confirmed the plant will remain open and the mix-up appears linked to No Meat Factory’s Stanwood closure (over 100 layoffs).
🏛️ Government
Yakima County commissioners are considering a temporary moratorium on data center development to study its impact on water, electricity and land.
Planning Director Thomas Carroll encouraged residents to form a citizen group, and proposal will go to the Yakima Valley Planning Commission for review (no applications are pending).
📰 Real Estate
The Central Washington Tour of Homes takes place in Yakima Valley on Sept.
19 — 20 from 10 am to 4 pm with $10 tickets offering entry to win a $2,500 remodel. Chefs On Tour is on Sept. 17 from 4 to 9 pm featuring local chefs plus beverage partners.
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