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Friday, December 20th, 2024
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of December.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Yakima man, Craig Michael Berry, receives a 20-year federal prison sentence for soliciting sexually explicit images from teen girls. KIMA
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A federal judge mandated that dairies in the Lower Yakima Valley must conduct water well testing and provide clean drinking solutions to communities affected by nitrate contamination. KIMA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Recall charges have been filed against Yakima Coroner Jim Curtice for alleged oath violations and misconduct, following accusations of controlled substance use and claims against employees. NonStopLocal
- ➤ The Yakima City Council approved the 2025 budget, including adjustments to city reserves and funding for a new affordable housing project by Catholic Charities. KIMA
- ➤ Governor Jay Inslee has decided to close the Yakima Valley School and several other institutions across the state for budgetary reasons, with public opinion being sought. KIMA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Yakima County is on track to set a new record for drug overdose deaths this year, as the local council explores various solutions, including the creation of a community detox center, to address the crisis. Yakima Herald-Republic
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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