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Saturday, September 21st, 2024

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Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of September.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Yakima city officials consider the costly decision of whether to rebuild trolley tracks along 6th Avenue to preserve the historic and economically beneficial trolley system.  1280 NewsTalk KIT
  • The Central Washington State Fair introduces 22 new food items, promising a variety of fried delights and culinary innovations.  1280 NewsTalk KIT
  • Hop farmer Shelley Desmarais leverages her breast cancer survival story to raise nearly $200,000 for Wellness House through 'One in Eight' campaign, selling specialty hops for charity brews.  Yakima Herald-Republic
  • Fiddlesticks, a local business in Yakima, WA, reopens five months after a car crashed into it, offering a Christmas Preview with specials, refreshments, and music.  NonStopLocal

CRIME NEWS

  • A 28-year-old man, Berzain Santiz-Santiz, was charged with DUI and hit-and-run following a fatal crash in Toppenish, failing to render aid to victims.  Yakima Herald-Republic
  • Prosecutors dropped charges against a woman implicated in a fatal 2023 fentanyl overdose due to her indirect role in the victim's death.  Yakima Herald-Republic
  • Clifford Court Uptegrove, after a compassionate release in 2020, was sentenced to 23 years in prison for committing ten bank robberies, including five while armed.  NonStopLocal

HEALTH NEWS

  • Equine therapy eases PTSD symptoms in combat veterans through reduced stress hormone levels and improved mental outlook over an eight-week program.  FOX 41

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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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  • Power of the Purse Gala

    Experience an elegant evening filled with exquisite food, drinks, and a dynamic auction featuring a variety of stylish purses.

    Fri, 10/4/24

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  • Led Zeppelin Tribute Concert Night at Capitol Theatre

    Experience an electrifying tribute to Led Zeppelin as No Quarter International brings their stellar reenactment of a live concert to the Capitol Theatre for one night only.

    Sat, 10/5/24

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  • Downtown Yakima Farmers Market

    Explore fresh local produce and handmade goods at the Downtown Yakima Farmers Market every Sunday from May to October.

    Sun, 10/6/24

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  • EDTalk 2024: A Celebration of Economic Development in Yakima County

    Celebrate the economic growth and development of Yakima County at this informative event featuring key community stakeholders and projects that foster local opportunities.

    Tue, 10/8/24

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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