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Friday, November 8th, 2024

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Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of November.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Ryan Vasquez plans a 145-mile run from the Yakama to Muckleshoot Reservation to raise awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW).  KIMA
  • The 19th Annual Yakima Valley Pet Rescue Chili Cook-Off, aiming to benefit homeless or neglected pets, is scheduled for Nov. 9 with tickets available for pre-purchase.  FOX 41
  • The Junior League of Yakima's annual Young Women’s Leadership Summit focused on empowering 150 middle school girls from Yakima Valley with life skills through workshops on healthy living, stress management, and personal safety.  KIMA
  • Yakima's Veterans Day Parade, sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 379, is set for November 11, with 750 expected attendees and a subsequent ceremony at the Korean, Vietnam memorial.  1280 NewsTalk KIT
  • The Yakima Police Department seeks public assistance to locate 20-year-old Destiny Phillips, who has been missing since October 17 and is known to visit Camp Hope in Yakima.  FOX 41

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A Yakima man died in a forklift accident at Smurfit WestRock, with an investigation underway by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.  NonStopLocal

CRIME NEWS

  • A juvenile was arrested in Yakima for firing a shot during an eviction process and was booked into the county juvenile justice center.  Yakima Herald-Republic

ECONOMY NEWS

  • The Big Lots store in Yakima, scheduled for closure, will remain open following a purchase agreement, ensuring continued service to the community.  Yakima Herald-Republic

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Yakima County's Election Day results indicate no changes in representation, with one Congressional race remaining tight but most local positions showing clear leads for incumbents.  KIMA
  • Yakima County election officials are contacting voters to resolve signature issues on 627 ballots, with efforts ongoing until November 25.  Yakima Herald-Republic

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Fri, 11/15/24

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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

    Sat, 11/16/24

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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

    Sat, 11/16/24

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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.

    Mon, 11/18/24

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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.

    Wed, 11/20/24

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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.

    Tue, 11/26/24

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  • 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.

    Wed, 12/4/24

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  • 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.

    Fri, 12/6/24

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.

~ Helen Keller

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