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Yakima
Saturday, August 17th, 2024
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Alan Sillence highlights 'Kisses', a 2-year-old Chocolate Lab in need of a forever home, featured by the Yakima Humane Society. KIMA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The new horror movie 'Cheater, Cheater,' filmed in Yakima, is premiering at local theaters with a red carpet event. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Michael Lawler, president of Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, passed away at 61, leaving a legacy of expanding the university and committing to rural health care and community connection. Yakima Herald-Republic
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ NWS Pendleton has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the eastern slopes of the Cascades in Kittitas and Yakima Counties due to potential thunderstorms and heavy downbursts this weekend. Apple Valley News Now
- ➤ The Retreat Fire in Yakima County is 80% contained at 45,601 acres, leading to highway and area closures amidst ongoing fire suppression efforts. Apple Valley News Now
- ➤ Yakima County offers efficient curbside recycling services with a low contamination rate, separate from garbage collection fees, to streamline recycling processes for its residents. KIMA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals revived Yakima Union Gospel Mission's lawsuit challenging Washington's anti-discrimination law and its impact on the mission's faith-based hiring practices. Yakima Herald-Republic
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Seven highly-rated yet underdiscussed restaurants in Yakima Valley offer everything from pub food to Mexican and Indian cuisine, showcasing local favorites and hidden gems. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
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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.
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Weekly NA Meetings in Yakima
Join the community for weekly Narcotics Anonymous meetings offering support for drug addiction recovery.
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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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Classic and Exotic Car Gathering at Yakima Coffee
Experience a vibrant gathering of classic, performance, muscle, and exotic vehicles, along with motorcycles and trucks, while enjoying coffee and camaraderie among fellow automotive enthusiasts.
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Tigre Loco: A Summer Farewell Celebration
Experience an evening filled with delicious tapas, craft cocktails, music, tattoos, and fun patio games to bid farewell to summer.
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~ Socrates
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