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Yakima
Monday, December 1st, 2025
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Valley Mall in Union Gap is hosting a month-long Christmas celebration with free family-friendly events such as Santa photos, indoor ice skating, holiday wrapping and elf workshops — the next session will be held on December 6 as Marketing Manager Jacob Butler stated. NonStopLocal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Yakima Valley College named three finalists for its new president—Teresa Rich, Bonny Copenhaver, and Kerry Lynn Levett—and will host meet-and-greet events at the Yakima and Grandview campuses from December 8 to 10. The forums and town halls will allow employees, students, and community members to learn more about each candidate. KIMA
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Researchers found that city raccoons had shorter snouts than those in rural areas, a sign they are becoming tamer because they easily access trash. The study reviewed nearly 20,000 pictures and was led by scientists from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock—showing early steps in raccoon domestication. FOX 41
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Nine Christmas appetizer ideas are shared for holiday hosts to use after Thanksgiving, featuring options like pigs in a blanket + baked brie that offer festive yet simple snack choices. The list provides clear suggestions to help plan quick, crowd-pleasing gatherings. FOX 41
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Beef Counts Mobile Market - Yakima
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. — State Fair Park — Registration required — Drive-thru beef distribution serving pre-registered families in Yakima.
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Dancing Sky Painting Event
6-8 p.m. — Hoops — Tickets required — Enjoy food and drinks while painting to your favorite 80’s & 90’s tunes.
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