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Friday, September 13th, 2024

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Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of September.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Lewis Avenue in Yakima will transition to a one-way street on Sept. 13 to enhance safety due to new housing developments.  NonStopLocal
  • Eisenhower High School collaborates with Panda Express, offering 28% of sales on September 13 to support the school's successful speech and debate team.  1280 NewsTalk KIT
  • Yakima invites public input on Sixth Avenue renovations, including road and utility upgrades, at a Sept. 19 open house, with final design completion aimed for 2025.  Yakima Herald-Republic

CRIME NEWS

  • Gianni Philip Alaimo, accused of murdering his girlfriend hours after his release from jail, was denied bail due to the public danger he poses.  Yakima Herald-Republic

ECONOMY NEWS

  • The Northwest cherry season concluded with a significant production of 19.2 million 20-pound boxes, surpassing expectations despite weather challenges and resulting in high demand for the quality fruit.  Yakima Herald-Republic

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Yakima Valley College is partnering with Yakima Glass Recycling for an event on October 5 to collect wine and beer bottles, aiming to establish a regular recycling program.  KIMA

HEALTH NEWS

  • Yakima County is facing a record increase in overdose deaths, with 54 out of 89 fatalities this year attributed to fentanyl, highlighting the urgent need for intervention and the life-saving role of Narcan.  1280 NewsTalk KIT

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 9/14/24

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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.

    Sun, 9/15/24

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  • 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.

    Fri, 9/20/24

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  • 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.

    Sat, 9/21/24

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  • Downtown Yakima Farmers Market

    Experience a vibrant array of local produce and goods at the Downtown Yakima Farmers Market this Sunday.

    Sun, 9/22/24

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  • 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.

    Thu, 9/26/24

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  • YVV: Summer Evening on the Patio with JoAnn Carlson

    Experience a relaxing evening with award-winning wines and live music under the stars at Yakima Valley Community College.

    Fri, 9/27/24

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  • Classic and Exotic Car Show at Yakima Coffee Company

    Experience a vibrant local gathering showcasing Classic, Performance, Muscle, and Exotic cars, bikes, and trucks in a relaxed setting.

    Sat, 9/28/24

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  • Free Children's Book Giveaway

    Experience the joy of reading with thousands of free books available for kids of all ages at the Downtown Yakima Farmers' Market.

    Sun, 9/29/24

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  • Autumn Bridge Painting Night - Ages 21+

    Experience a guided painting session at Mickey's Pub while enjoying great bar food and drinks in a vibrant atmosphere.

    Mon, 9/30/24

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Desire is a contract you make with yourself to be unhappy until you get what you want.

~ Naval Ravikant

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