Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of December.
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🏘️ Community
The OIC of Washington hosted its 35th Annual Drive-Thru Christmas event, distributing gifts, food, and goodie bags to Yakima families in need.
The Yakima Humane Society's first holiday open house allowed attendees to learn about shelter operations and offered adoption discounts for pet pantry donors.
The 20th Homeless Persons' Memorial Day candlelight vigil, aiming to remember individuals who died without a home, will be held on the first day of winter at Millennium Plaza in Yakima.
🚨 Crime
Randy Razey was sentenced to 23 years and four months in prison for the second-degree murder of his father, Chan 'Butch' Razey, in Naches.
The estate of Amber Rodriguez, a paraeducator killed by her ex-husband, has filed $50 million claims against multiple school and police entities for failing to prevent her death despite known dangers.
📰 Economy
Big Lots and Party City announced closures of their stores in Yakima and Union Gap, respectively, amidst broader national shutdowns due to financial challenges.
🌲 Environment
A federal judge mandates Granger-area dairies to test for nitrates in local drinking water, addressing concerns over nitrate contamination from dairy operations.
🏛️ Government
Washington state leaders have not taken action following a troubling death in Yakima County jail; the implicated coroner faces a recall.
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