Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of October.
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🏘️ Community
Local nonprofits host Vote Early Day featuring free tacos, sweet treats, music and Halloween activities on Saturday, Oct.
24 at the Yakima Rotary Marketplace. Voting resources and free onsite parking join the family-friendly celebration to encourage early voting.
🎭 Culture
Halloween picks in Yakima include rides on the Halloween Trolley (costing $8 for adults) this weekend, haunted tents at 1022 S.
37th Ave with free admission, and a Día de los Muertos celebration on Sunday, Oct. 25 at the Mighty Tieton Warehouse featuring music, dancing and a community altar.
📰 Economy
A survey by the Center for Latino Leadership found farmworkers now work about 37 hours weekly instead of over 50, with many earning less due to the law and harsh weather; lawmakers plan to discuss a seasonality exemption to protect incomes + jobs.
🎓 Education
Yakima Valley College held an inaugural ceremony for its new president Teresa Rich at the Kaminski Conference Center Friday, where she outlined plans to boost partnerships, manage finances, and support student success.
Hundreds of students, staff, and community leaders attended to show their support.
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