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Thursday, October 17th, 2024

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Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of October.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • A family in Yakima organizes a Halloween-themed rock hunt in local parks to spotlight pediatric brain cancer, honoring Madeline Anne Remy, a young victim of the disease.  Yakima Herald-Republic
  • Rod's House opens the Hope Center in East Yakima, offering shelter and comprehensive support services to homeless teens and young adults.  Yakima Herald-Republic

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • SR 24 in Yakima County is partially reopened with one-way flagger-controlled traffic after being closed due to a collision.  NonStopLocal

CRIME NEWS

  • A Yakima County corrections officer faces accusations of misusing law enforcement databases and violating a no-contact order to surveil his estranged wife, leading to his arrest and a bail set at $25,000.  Yakima Herald-Republic

CULTURE NEWS

  • Pilobolus dazzled audiences at Yakima's Capitol Theatre with a captivating dance performance composed of 5 short stories, showcasing their unique use of body balance and strength.  1280 NewsTalk KIT

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Yakima invites local businesses to participate in the 'Shop Small, Shine Bright' themed Small Business Saturday on Nov. 30 to boost holiday shopping and community engagement.  FOX 41

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Scattered showers and gusty winds are expected today across various valleys with a cooling trend leading to freezing temperatures at night through Friday.  Apple Valley News Now

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Yakima County Republicans facilitate in-person ballot casting at five locations to encourage civic participation, with Yakima County Auditor confirming its legality.  1280 NewsTalk KIT

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Car Chrome and Coffee Gathering in Yakima, WA

    Experience a vibrant local gathering showcasing Classic, Performance, Muscle, and Exotic cars, bikes, and trucks at Yakima Coffee Company, perfect for car enthusiasts.

    Sat, 10/19/24

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  • Downtown Yakima Farmers Market

    Experience the vibrant local culture and fresh produce at the Downtown Yakima Farmers Market, open every Sunday until October 20, 2024.

    Sun, 10/20/24

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  • Hoptoberfest: Community Beer and Food Fest

    Experience a lively evening of craft beer, delicious food, and a silent auction while supporting educational initiatives for students and teachers in Yakima School District.

    Mon, 10/21/24

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  • Yakima Valley Bigfoot Con 2024

    Experience a weekend filled with Bigfoot-themed activities, discussions, and exhibits for enthusiasts and the curious alike.

    Fri, 10/25/24

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  • Car Show and Coffee Gathering in Yakima, WA

    Experience a local gathering showcasing Classic, Performance, Muscle, and Exotic cars alongside fellow automotive enthusiasts at Yakima Coffee Company.

    Sat, 10/26/24

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  • Financial Management Training for Program Directors and Finance Leaders

    Learn about financial management strategies from expert guest speaker Sherrie Tinoco, tailored for accountants and program directors.

    Tue, 10/29/24

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  • Pirate Themed Running Event: 1M, 5K, 10K, 15K, & Half Marathon

    Experience a fun and challenging pirate-themed running event featuring multiple race distances at Sarg Hubbard Park in Yakima.

    Fri, 11/1/24

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  • Christmas on the Farm

    Shop the Christmas vendors, write a letter to Santa, Frosty the Snowman will be walking around for photo-ops, climb the Present Pyramids, visit with Santa, grab your friends for a friendly snowball fight, make a Christmas craft, play yard games, visit the animals, drink mulled wine, watch a Christmas movie, and look for 28 Santa hats while you go on a hay ride. It's a day to make forever memories with your friends and family!

    Sat, 11/2/24

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  • Christmas on the Farm

    Shop the Christmas vendors, write a letter to Santa, Frosty the Snowman will be walking around for photo-ops, climb the Present Pyramids, visit with Santa, grab your friends for a friendly snowball fight, make a Christmas craft, play yard games, visit the animals, drink mulled wine, watch a Christmas movie, and look for 28 Santa hats while you go on a hay ride. It's a day to make forever memories with your friends and family!

    Sat, 11/2/24

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  • Massive Structural Steel Fabrication Auction in Yakima

    Explore a wide array of heavy machinery, equipment, and steel products available for auction in Yakima.

    Tue, 11/5/24

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  • Laurel Canyon Musical Journey

    Experience the vibrant musical history of 1960s Laurel Canyon, where folk music transformed into electrifying sounds.

    Fri, 11/8/24

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REAL ESTATE

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No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

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No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

The longer you wait to do something, the more likely you are to find a reason not to do it.

~ James Clear

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