Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of August.
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🏘️ Community
Labor Day in Kennewick, Pasco, Richland, Yakima, and Walla Walla will see closures of non-emergency government offices and altered trash collection schedules, while emergency services operate normally.
Yakima Valley Trolleys to host a free Kids Activity Day at a trolley museum on August 31, featuring coloring, Storytime, and tours.
🚨 Crime
A Sunnyside man, already facing charges, will be arraigned for shooting his cousin and stealing his car, with the court date delayed due to a lack of public defenders.
Yakima police are investigating two unsolved homicides from this month, urging the public to share any surveillance footage related to the gang-related shootings.
A Tieton man, Lazaro Rebolledo-Gutierrez, is charged with vehicular assault after a DUI crash in Cowiche broke another man's leg, amid attorney shortages possibly delaying his arraignment.
🌲 Environment
A Heat Advisory is issued for the Kittitas Valley, Yakima Valley, Lower Columbia Basin, and Blue Foothills from Saturday 11 AM through Sunday 9 PM amid a forecast of rising temperatures to mid-upper 90s by Sunday.
🏛️ Government
Viren Mayani has been appointed as the new Finance and Budget Director for the City of Yakima, bringing a broad financial management background to tackle budget and finance challenges.
🎉 Yakima Events
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Downtown Yakima Farmers Market
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Weekly NA Meetings in Yakima
Join the community for weekly Narcotics Anonymous meetings offering support for drug addiction recovery.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2024 Central Washington State Fair Season Pass
Experience the excitement of the Central Washington State Fair with an all-you-can-ride carnival wristband at the lowest prices of the year.
Car Chrome and Coffee - Classic and Exotic Car Gathering
Experience a vibrant local gathering of classic, performance, muscle, and exotic cars, bikes, and trucks at Yakima Coffee Company, perfect for car enthusiasts and gearheads.
Downtown Yakima Farmers Market
Experience a vibrant array of local produce and goods at the Downtown Yakima Farmers Market this Sunday.
Brew-tiful Homes: A Homebuyer Class and Dinner
Learn essential homebuying skills while enjoying dinner and drinks with industry professionals in a fun, hands-on setting.
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