Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of September.
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🏘️ Community
Lewis Avenue in Yakima will transition to a one-way street on Sept.
13 to enhance safety due to new housing developments.
Eisenhower High School collaborates with Panda Express, offering 28% of sales on September 13 to support the school's successful speech and debate team.
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.
🚨 Crime
Gianni Philip Alaimo, accused of murdering his girlfriend hours after his release from jail, was denied bail due to the public danger he poses.
📰 Economy
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.
🌲 Environment
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.
🏥 Health
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.
🎉 Yakima Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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