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Yakima
Wednesday, December 4th, 2024
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 2nd Harvest is seeking volunteers and donations to address increasing food insecurity, emphasizing the importance of community support and pre-registration for its upcoming food distribution events. Apple Valley News Now
- ➤ The Yakima Area Arboretum's Luminaria event, featuring over 1,000 candles and light displays, offers entertainment and free shuttle service on Dec. 13 and 14. NonStopLocal
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A house fire in Union Gap, initiated by an in-wall heater, resulted in the deaths of Bernice Hernandez-Baca, Lucio Sanchez Hernandez, and their daughter due to smoke inhalation, highlighting the importance of smoke alarms and safe heating practices. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man and woman were convicted for a drive-by shooting in downtown Yakima in December 2023, with sentences including prison time and electronic home monitoring. Yakima Herald-Republic
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Yakima Valley College and Heritage University see enrollment increases, with concerted efforts to navigate FAFSA challenges and enhanced student support contributing to the positive trend. Yakima Herald-Republic
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Yakima City Council has implemented cost-saving measures and reduced reserve requirements to balance the 2025 budget, alongside planning for increased pool maintenance funding. KIMA
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The article provides a curated list of 21 unique local Christmas gift ideas from Yakima, aimed at pleasing picky friends and family while supporting local businesses. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
- ➤ Holiday work parties in Yakima lead to both embarrassing and hazardous incidents, highlighting the unpredictable nature of such gatherings. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
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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.
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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.
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Candlelight Concert Tribute to Adele
Experience a captivating live tribute to Adele performed by the Listeso String Quartet in a candlelit setting at the Mighty Tieton Warehouse.
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Creative Christmas Tree Painting Workshop
This creative workshop allows participants to paint their own Christmas tree masterpiece with step-by-step guidance and all necessary supplies provided.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The beauty of a living thing is not the atoms that go into it, but the way those atoms are put together.
~ Carl Sagan
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