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Yakima
Thursday, December 5th, 2024
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Yakima postmaster advises customers to mail holiday packages early due to high volume and potential weather delays to ensure timely delivery. Yakima Herald-Republic
- ➤ Yakima County Fire District 4 emphasizes the necessity of heater safety and adherence to guidelines to prevent home fires during colder months. NonStopLocal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Yakima County Sheriff's Office experiences a 50% decrease in homicides in 2023 while facing challenges in staffing, aiming to continue reducing violence with proactive measures. NonStopLocal
- ➤ The FBI is investigating a murder on the Yakama Reservation and seeks public assistance in locating a maroon Toyota Scion with a specific temporary tag. NonStopLocal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Corona Furniture and More is expanding by opening a new store in downtown Yakima, moving into a space formerly occupied by H&H Furniture. Yakima Herald-Republic
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Yakima and Grandview school boards were honored as Boards of the Year for their impactful leadership and initiatives improving student success. Yakima Herald-Republic
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Yakima City Council has approved a budget plan that includes decreasing their reserves to stabilize next year's budget, with a public poll seeking opinions on whether this should be the sole approach. KIMA
- ➤ The Yakima City Council unanimously voted to increase utility rates and fees to maintain infrastructure and manage operational costs, following recommendations from a consulting firm. Yakima Herald-Republic
- ➤ Lt. Col. Terry Gambrel, with nearly 30 years of military service, discusses his unique and fulfilling experience as commander of the Yakima Training Center and his journey from enlisting in the U.S. Army to his current role. Yakima Herald-Republic
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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
It's not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.
~ Edmund Hillary
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