Tuesday, October 29th, 2024
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ryan Vasquez, from Wapato, successfully completed a 120-mile run from the Yakama Reservation to the Warm Springs Reservation to raise awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous people, despite a knee injury. Yakima Herald-Republic
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Rachel Catharine Leggett is charged with various fraud and identity theft offenses in federal court after leading police on a chase and being linked to an organized fraud ring in Oregon. Yakima Herald-Republic
- ➤ A Wapato man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for assaulting a federal officer after unsuccessfully attempting to retract his guilty plea. Yakima Herald-Republic
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ In Yakima, gasoline prices have stabilized at $3.72 per gallon amid national trends of decreasing fuel costs, according to GasBuddy. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Perry Technical Institute in Sunnyside announces a new six-month Medical Assistant program starting June 2025 to prepare students for healthcare roles. NonStopLocal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Following a contentious redistricting, Central Washington's 14th District sees intensified campaigning from both Republican incumbent Sen. Curtis King and Democrat Maria Beltran, emphasizing public safety, cost of living, and reaching Spanish-speaking voters. Yakima Herald-Republic
- ➤ Dolores Huerta, co-founder of the United Farm Workers, endorses Maria Beltran for Washington's 14th District State Senate, highlighting Beltran's commitment to workers and education. FOX 41
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ EZ Tiger, acclaimed for its fusion cuisine, has been highlighted as the Seize the Dining Deal of the Week in downtown Yakima, offering scratch-made dumplings and a variety of dining settings. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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Laurel Canyon Musical Journey
Experience the vibrant musical history of 1960s Laurel Canyon, where folk music transformed into electrifying sounds.
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The Surfrajettes Live Performance
Experience the mesmerizing sounds of The Surfrajettes, a Toronto-based instrumental surfing group known for their unique blend of psychedelic rock and surf music.
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Sacred Road Holiday Bazaar
9am - 3pm at Harrah Christian School, 50 Dane Ave, Harrah. Native arts and crafts, smoked and canned salmon, deer & elk, lots of huckleberry goodies. Supports Sacred Road Ministries
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Nutcracker: A Magical Christmas Ballet
Celebrate America's cherished Christmas tradition with stunning ballet, whimsical puppetry, and Tchaikovsky's timeless music featuring an international cast.
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D.O.A. Performance with Milk Or Murder and Bad Habit
Experience a night of live music featuring the bands D.O.A., Milk Or Murder, and Bad Habit at Bearded Monkey Music.
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Take It To The Limit: An Eagles Tribute
Experience an engaging tribute to the Eagles, featuring their iconic music performed live at the Capitol Theatre.
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