Saturday, September 21st, 2024
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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