Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of October.
Good morning, Yakima.
Hundreds will join the Rock the Vote, Walk the Line event today at Larson Park, organized by the League of Women Voters Yakima County and NAACP (branch).
The event begins at 9:45 a.m. with a run/walk and ends with a pizza party, aiming to boost voter registration in District 14.
Warehouse Theatre Company is hosting a yard sale at 1610 S 24th Ave on Saturday, Oct.
17 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. to help locals find costumes, props, and furniture—volunteers are needed Friday for setup.
Heritage University in Toppenish announced that actor, author and veteran J.R.
Martinez will speak on campus October 14 at 6:00 p.m. in Smith Family Hall — his talk will focus on overcoming adversity for Hispanic Heritage Month.
Yakima vinyl collectors gather at Rooted (26 N 1st Street) for Vinyl Nights with Danny J starting at 5:39 p.m. every other Thursday, where all ages can share, spin, and discover favorite records.
Both senior and junior irrigation districts in the Yakima River Basin will receive water this October to meet irrigation needs after four years of drought.
Improved September rains boosted reservoir carryover (up from 90,000 to 210,000 acre-feet), though some districts will begin shutting down water use mid-October.
The city of Yakima will shut off irrigation systems for homes and businesses on Oct.
15, so residents can complete any final watering and winterize their systems (Irrigation Supervisor Rich Sanislo said).
South Columbia Basin irrigation district has extended its season until Friday, Oct.
23 following positive water reports from the Bureau of Reclamation, and the system will be drained starting Monday, Oct. 26 so ag operators can plan accordingly.
Los Chilaquiles has opened in the old El Mirador Express building on Walnut Street near downtown Yakima.
The Mexican brunch restaurant is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is popular even though parking is limited — a draw for local food fans.
An article highlights five Washington ski resorts offering winter fun for all skill levels (including bunny slopes) and advises locals to plan for enjoying the season once it kicks off.
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