Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of August.
Good morning, Yakima.
Mike Johnson has resigned as CEO of Yakima Union Gospel Mission after over 6 years, leading the organization through significant growth in programs, staff, and budget.
Sunnyside City Council delays a vote on a symbolic resolution to support farmworkers advocating for fair labor at Windmill Farms, with plans to revisit the proposition.
Downtown Summer Nights in Yakima is extended to Aug.
29 due to a previously canceled night from smoke, promising live music, food, and free fun.
Containment of the Retreat Fire reaches 70%, with efforts also shifting to combat the new Lodgepole Fire, amidst ongoing repairs and closures on U.S. 12.
Wildfires threaten to impart a smoky flavor to Yakima Valley hops, critical for 30% of the world's supply, though new techniques such as the 'hop slurry' method aim to mitigate smoke taint effects.
Portions of Rimrock Reservoir and the Tieton River will be closed for shore fishing starting August 15 to protect the Bull Trout population.
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has allowed the Yakima Union Gospel Mission's lawsuit challenging Washington State's anti-discrimination law affecting its hiring practices to proceed, highlighting the conflict between religious freedom and anti-discrimination enforcement.
Downtown Yakima Farmers Market
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Weekly NA Meetings in Yakima
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Grand Kyiv Ballet: Don Quixote
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Classic and Exotic Car Gathering at Yakima Coffee
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