Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of October.
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🏘️ Community
Yakima Humane Society is asking to renew its contract with animal control so lost pets get proper care.
The city council will review the renewal at its next meeting to discuss better shelter services and transport conditions for the animals.
Yakima Shreds & Meds Day returns on Saturday, Oct.
24 at the Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce (10 N. 9th Street) where residents can safely shred personal documents and dispose of expired medications from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m; donations will support county DOC K-9 training.
🌲 Environment
Local agencies and Yakama Nation Fisheries have formed work groups to redesign the Wanawish and Prosser dams on the lower Yakima River near Benton City to reduce water stargrass and fish mortality while still providing irrigation and power.
Planned changes may boost salmon and steelhead returns.
As fall progresses, Asian ladybugs, stink bugs, and cluster flies will soon seek the warmth of homes as temperatures drop.
Local experts advise residents to seal windows and doors — a simple step to keep these harmless pests outside.
🏥 Health
Some well owners in the Lower Yakima Valley can receive free water testing and well inspections this fall.
The Yakima Health District and Fulcrum Environmental Consulting will check nitrate and coliform levels for eligible Group B systems until Nov. 30.
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