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Tuesday, December 17th, 2024
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Yakima Parks and Recreation will host a beginner and family-friendly Winter Family Hiking Adventure on December 28, requiring pre-registration and a $5 fee per hiker. NonStopLocal
- ➤ Yakima Valley Library branches will give out free books to children on Dec. 23 to celebrate Jolabokaflod, an Icelandic book-giving tradition. NonStopLocal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Angel Josiah Garcia, a gang member who was 14 at the time, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for the 2021 drive-by shooting death of Oscar Hondal-Lopez in Yakima, after agreeing to a plea deal. Yakima Herald-Republic
- ➤ A 25-year-old man was arrested for vandalizing six businesses in Downtown Yakima, including the police department, with damages totaling $25,000. Apple Valley News Now
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gasoline prices in Yakima dropped 12.7 cents per gallon last week, now averaging $3.55, contrasting with a slight rise in the national average. KIMA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yakima, Kennewick, and Benton County receive portions of a $6.3 million grant from the Justice Department to enhance law enforcement resources for crime prevention. NonStopLocal
- ➤ The Yakima County Republican Party initiates a recall against Coroner Jim Curtice for not resigning after allegations and lack of response to their request. NonStopLocal
- ➤ The Yakima City Council will vote on the 2025 budget and discuss an affordable housing project and strategies for the opioid epidemic at their upcoming meeting. Yakima Herald-Republic
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ In Yakima, a medical respite program is providing a crucial bridge between homelessness and healthcare, helping people like Barbie Farino and Kevin transition to more stable situations while receiving medical care. Yakima Herald-Republic
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Willow Café and Market offers a dining deal of a $25 gift certificate for $12.50, available for a limited time starting December 21st, featuring a menu of artisan foods and local drinks. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Freedom is what you do with what's been done to you.
~ Jean-Paul Sartre
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