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Thursday, December 19th, 2024
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers, including members of the US Marine Corps, are working diligently at the Yakima location to sort and distribute donations for Toys for Tots, ensuring children receive gifts this Christmas. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
- ➤ Community fundraiser brings holiday cheer to 75 residents at Prestige Care and Rehabilitation with gifts, highlighting compassion and support. KIMA
- ➤ Radio KDNA in Granger marks its 45th anniversary with a celebration beginning Dec. 19, featuring a mass, awards ceremony, and a community Christmas festival including live music and a parade. Yakima Herald-Republic
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Yakima Police Department warns that leaving your vehicle unattended while it's running could lead to theft or a fine under Washington State's Unattended Motor Vehicle law. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
- ➤ Prosecutors have discontinued the legal case against a Naches man previously found guilty of online threats towards a Yakima judge. KIMA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Heritage University commenced a $2.5 million renovation of the Kathleen Ross Center, introducing a new STEM Learning Center funded by federal grants and private donations, with completion expected by late spring. Apple Valley News Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District is facing a lengthy recovery from a summer wildfire, with ongoing threats of landslides due to unstable soil and dead vegetation, despite efforts to rebuild and stabilize the area. NonStopLocal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yakima County Sheriff Bob Udell expresses opposition to a new proposal by the Washington Coalition for Police Accountability that would require state-controlled background checks and certification for sheriff candidates. KIMA
- ➤ The Sheriff's office will temporarily handle emergency calls in Mabton due to the newly hired police chief awaiting state background check clearance. KIMA
- ➤ Governor Inslee's budget proposal includes the closure of Yakima Valley School and Rainier School by 2027, impacting residential habilitation centers for those with developmental disabilities in Washington. KIMA
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.
~ Maya Angelou
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