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Friday, November 1st, 2024
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Yakima invites residents to nominate their evergreen trees for the downtown Christmas festivities, with the chosen tree to be installed at Millennium Plaza for a lighting ceremony on December 1. KIMA
- ➤ Miki Leslie, an EMT in Yakima, received the Global Medical Response Stars of Life Award for her off-duty lifesaving response to a rollover crash. Apple Valley News Now
- ➤ Englewood Christian Church in Yakima County is hosting a free, all-ages Halloween event with craft activities, food, and historical exhibits celebrating the valley's history. KIMA
- ➤ Yakima Police highlight that, contrary to common belief, Washington State law mandates drivers merging onto freeways must yield to existing traffic, providing tips for safer merging. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Two individuals, a 48-year-old man and a 47-year-old woman, were found drowned in separate incidents in the Yakima River, both deaths classified as accidental. Yakima Herald-Republic
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Washington state residents are actively engaging in a critical debate over Initiative 2117, which proposes repealing the Climate Commitment Act that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through a cap-and-trade system. Yakima Herald-Republic
- ➤ The Washington State Department of Transportation will close Chinook and Cayuse Passes due to a forecast of over 20 inches of snow, with a reassessment planned for Nov. 4. FOX 41
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yakima County Auditor Charles Ross reminds residents to refrain from political displays near the courthouse to maintain a neutral voting environment, as mandated by Washington State law. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
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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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