Yakima Local News – Saturday, December 21st, 2024

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Saturday, December 21st, 2024

Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ The OIC of Washington hosted its 35th Annual Drive-Thru Christmas event, distributing gifts, food, and goodie bags to Yakima families in need. KIMA
➤ The Yakima Humane Society's first holiday open house allowed attendees to learn about shelter operations and offered adoption discounts for pet pantry donors. KIMA
➤ 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. Yakima Herald-Republic

CRIME NEWS

➤ 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. KIMA
➤ 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. NonStopLocal

ECONOMY NEWS

➤ Big Lots and Party City announced closures of their stores in Yakima and Union Gap, respectively, amidst broader national shutdowns due to financial challenges. Yakima Herald-Republic

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

➤ A federal judge mandates Granger-area dairies to test for nitrates in local drinking water, addressing concerns over nitrate contamination from dairy operations. Yakima Herald-Republic

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ Washington state leaders have not taken action following a troubling death in Yakima County jail; the implicated coroner faces a recall. Yakima Herald-Republic

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