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Saturday, December 7th, 2024
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ South 6th Street in Yakima will be closed for water line work on Dec. 9 and 10, with detours and flaggers to manage traffic and access to local premises maintained. NonStopLocal
- ➤ Edward Jones locations in Yakima are accepting new, unwrapped toy donations for the Toys for Tots program to support children in the Yakima Valley. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
- ➤ Yakima Parks and Recreation will host its annual Letters to Santa drive-thru event, featuring holiday decorations, treats for kids, and a visit from Mrs. Claus, on December 14 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
- ➤ The Yakima Union Gospel Mission is hosting its annual 'Spare Change for Lasting Change' fundraiser to aid the homeless through donations. KIMA
- ➤ The Downtown Association of Yakima will host a glass recycling drive on Dec. 7, inviting residents to recycle their glassware with a $5 donation at the Rotary Marketplace. NonStopLocal
- ➤ Cowiche Canyon Conservancy reopens select hiking trails, urging visitors to walk through puddles to prevent widening paths. NonStopLocal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 42-year-old man was fatally shot in a suspected drive-by in Wapato, marking Yakima County's 25th homicide of the year. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Families affected by the Yakima Slide Ranch fire have until December 16 to apply for FEMA assistance to aid in their recovery. KIMA
- ➤ Yakima County is finalizing its $394 million 2025 budget, focusing on public services and safety, after making cuts and planning tax increases to address a revenue shortfall. Yakima Herald-Republic
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Roy Jones Jr. is set to train five fighters and call corners at a championship boxing event at Legends Casino Hotel, which includes an all-ages audience and will be streamed live. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
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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 is better to travel well than to arrive.
~ Buddha
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