Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of November.
Good morning, Yakima.
📰 Economy
In Yakima, the median home sales price has risen to $355,000, a 4.41% increase, alongside an uptick in home sales despite the challenges of rising mortgage interest rates now at 7.05%.
🌲 Environment
Eisenhower High School students collaborated with Mid-Columbia Fisheries to plant trees along the Yakima River to create a natural buffer, aiming to reduce runoff and provide shade essential for salmon survival.
🏛️ Government
Dan Newhouse slightly increased his lead over Jerrod Sessler in Washington's 4th Congressional District race, with thousands of ballots yet to be counted.
Early ballot counts in Yakima County indicate significant leads for incumbent commissioner candidates and strong support for the Lower Valley Public Hospital District, with ongoing ballot processing emphasized for accuracy.
In Yakima, Washington, voter turnout surged at the county courthouse, with some waiting nearly two hours to vote, and total votes expected to exceed previous counts by 8,000.
The Yakima County court system faces disruptions as a state court computer system outage, initiated after detecting unauthorized network activity, halts electronic document filing and access to court records and criminal histories for a week.
A federal district court ruled Washington state can't enforce its anti-discrimination law against Yakima Union Gospel Mission, citing potential Free Exercise Clause violations, allowing the mission to hire based on shared Christian beliefs.
The Yakima City Council deliberated over potential revenue-increasing options for the 2025-2026 preliminary budget, with some members advocating for solutions beyond raising funds.
🎉 Yakima Events
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Laurel Canyon Musical Journey
Experience the vibrant musical history of 1960s Laurel Canyon, where folk music transformed into electrifying sounds.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Community Celebration of Newly Remodeled Davis High School Auditorium
The Yakima School District invites the community to celebrate the newly remodeled Davis High School Auditorium on Wednesday, December 4, at 6:00 PM. The event will feature student performances, a video of the remodel process, and remarks from district leaders, followed by refreshments in the Davis Commons.
Pirate Themed Running Event: 1M, 5K, 10K, 15K, & Half Marathon
Experience a thrilling assortment of running distances with a pirate theme at Sarg Hubbard Park, featuring costume awards and themed medals.
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