Saturday, December 14th, 2024
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of December.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An accidental electrical issue caused a significant fire at the Les Schwab tire storage facility in Yakima, with damages over $1 million, but no injuries reported. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
- ➤ Washington State Patrol emphasizes the importance of preparing vehicles for winter conditions, including slowing down, avoiding distractions, and carrying emergency kits to ensure driver safety. KIMA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Yakima man, Sergio Jimenez-Cabrera, has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for cocaine distribution, with the charges linked to a self-defense homicide case. Yakima Herald-Republic
- ➤ In Yakima, Washington, a stolen vehicle was recovered after being driven recklessly, crashing into a fence, with the suspect still at large despite a search involving multiple agencies and K9 officers. NonStopLocal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Amazon has inaugurated a new 90,000-square-foot delivery station in Yakima, aiming to enhance package delivery across the region and create hundreds of jobs. NonStopLocal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Caton Landfill's operations, including boundary definitions, brush pile management, and recycling practices, are under scrutiny in a state Pollution Control Hearing amid permit renewal issues. Yakima Herald-Republic
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yakima County Coroner Jim Curtice is faced with resignation or a recall vote after allegations of misconduct, including drug use and tampering with evidence. Yakima Herald-Republic
- ➤ The Mabton City Council failed to achieve a quorum for a special meeting intended to adopt the 2025 budget, with only two members attending. Yakima Herald-Republic
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local pharmacies in Washington, including Fred Meyer and QFC, offer easy access to vaccinations against flu, whooping cough, and more without needing an appointment, responding to a rise in whooping cough cases and CDC vaccination recommendations. KIMA
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