Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of August.
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🚧 Accidents
Evacuations for the Three Queens Fire expanded yesterday (Aug.
21) after early morning updates also reported increased precautions for the Hagen and Paradise fires, with local officials urging residents to follow orders and prepare for evolving conditions.
📰 Economy
Local cherry growers in the Yakima Valley have harvested between 16.5 and 17 million boxes this season, two million fewer than expected, with Rainier production down over 50% due to weather.
Officials say the smaller crop may help balance supply — keeping prices steady.
🎓 Education
The Yakima School District received an A1 bond rating from Moody’s as it prepares to sell about $100 million in bonds on Sept.
1 for school repairs and new construction projects, including replacements for Hoover and Garfield elementary schools (helping to keep interest costs low).
Finley School District is entering its second year with the four day school week as students return on Aug.
31 — the change saved about $200,000 and boosted attendance while the district prepares for HVAC upgrades funded by over $2 million in state grants that could start in November.
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