Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of September.
Good morning, Yakima.
Northwest Harvest is nearly finishing its solar project that will save over 1.2 million dollars in energy costs over 25 years to boost local food assistance.
Panels are on the Yakima Distribution Center and are being installed at the Fruitvale Community Market to help more families access nutritious food.
Search teams including drones, an airplane and local volunteers are looking for Tony Swan, 21, who was last seen around 2:55 p.m. today at Mosquito Lake on the reservation while fishing with his cousins.
Rainy weather has slowed search efforts + scent dogs lost his track.
Spirit Halloween will open a second store at 12 N 9th Ave and Summitview Ave later this month; local Bobby Mendoza Jr. captured photos of spooky merchandise arriving ahead of Halloween.
Yakima County is updating its construction valuation data starting Oct.
1, which could raise permit and review fees by 30 to 40 percent. Applications already submitted (before Oct. 1) will use the current data, county officials said.
MultiCare Health System will cut 138 jobs, including at Yakima’s North Star Lodge & business office, with layoffs set between Oct.
27 and Jan. 1. The cuts aim to reduce losses from rising costs and stagnant revenue as the network adjusts for future challenges.
Yakima Health District reported that county K-12 immunization rates were the highest in the state last school year, and it launched a vaccine campaign this fall with local clinics to remind families to check records and speak with providers.
The annual Sportsman’s Days will take place Friday and Saturday, Sept.
11-12 in downtown Naches at Depot Park — with food, crafts, bingo, kids’ games, car shows, a fishing derby and live music planned throughout each day.
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