Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of September.
Good morning, Yakima.
Capturing Bigfoot is a new documentary exploring Yakima’s part in the famous 1967 Patterson-Gimlin film and will stream Oct.
20 on Amazon Video. A special screening with interviews from local figures will be held at The Majestic Theatre in Union Gap at 7 p.m. on Oct. 24.
Today, the fair offers a free glassblowing session with Ikonic Glass in the FunVille zone (by the small animal pet barn) where anyone 10 and older learns the art under instructor Cornbread’s guidance for 20 minutes.
Sign up by scanning the QR code to reserve your spot.
Larson Gallery welcomes community members to celebrate master weaver Bessie Bill’s 10 years of teaching wa’paas weaving this Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. at 1606 W.
Nob Hill Blvd in Yakima (the event includes cake and hands-on practice with available yarn).
At the SunDome today, four booths at the Central Washington State Fair caught visitors' eyes with creative sales pitches and unique items (one booth showcased collectible model cars) as fairgoers enjoyed new treats and playful surprises.
Comedians Sam Miller and Bahiyyih Mudd will headline a live comedy show at The Capitol’s 4th Street Theatre on Saturday, Oct.
3 at 7:30 p.m. in Yakima (tickets start at $39, available at the box office or online).
Evacuations for 100+ homes threatened by the 1924 Fire near Finley were lowered to level one on Sept.
29, although a section of Highway 397 remains closed.
Washington state rules out 15 everyday products from EBT card purchases so residents should check product lists before shopping, and cardholders can still buy permitted produce (like fruits and vegetables) at Yakima Farmers Market on Sundays at the Rotary Market Place.
Washington has begun offering mFlusiva, a new mRNA flu vaccine recommended for those 65 and older at local pharmacies.
The shot costs about $171 for uninsured patients and provides improved protection compared with traditional vaccines amid ongoing flu season.
After her 19-year-old son donated five organs (corneas, liver, kidneys, pancreas) to save lives, Sunnyside mother Daria Miller urges Yakima residents to register as organ donors and reminds that those under 16 need parental consent.
Zillah High School’s boys basketball coach, Mario Mengarelli, resigned in June after a hazing report surfaced, and school officials have named Jared Ellis (a 2016 championship team graduate) as his replacement.
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