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Yakima
Tuesday, December 10th, 2024
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Yakima Humane Society is hosting an Open House on December 20th, offering a tour, a chance to meet pets, and a 25% discount on adoption fees with a pantry donation. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
- ➤ The Yakima Vintiques Car Club donated dozens of toys to the Toys for Tots campaign, contributing to local holiday cheer. KIMA
- ➤ Superior Court Judge Blaine Gibson retires after a commendable tenure, highlighting his impact on Yakima County's legal community and his efforts to foster problem-solving and mentorship. Yakima Herald-Republic
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Kenneth Harrington, a 64-year-old inmate, died from a natural cause identified as acute cardiac tamponade four days after being booked into Yakima County Department of Corrections. NonStopLocal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Retreat Fire heightened the urgency to replace the 114-year-old Yakima Tieton irrigation canal, essential for supplying water to 35,000 acres, due to increased risk of catastrophic failure from environmental destabilization. Yakima Herald-Republic
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yakima County is set to adopt its 2024 budget and is preparing for the retirement of its long-serving financial services director, Craig Warner, after 37 years. Apple Valley News Now
- ➤ Yakima County commissioners are set to vote on a $394 million budget for 2025, aiming to balance it by reallocating funds from the road levy. KIMA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Yakima Memorial Hospital has instituted a mask mandate due to a spike in respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19, flu, and RSV, aiming to protect vulnerable community members and staff. KIMA
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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
Man is condemned to be free.
~ Jean-Paul Sartre
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