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Tuesday, December 31st, 2024
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 31st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Yakima observes New Year's Day with widespread closures including schools, government offices, and transit services, resuming normal operations the following day. Yakima Herald-Republic
- ➤ The Yakima Valley Libraries launch a Winter Reading Challenge as a Bingo game for all ages from January 1 to 31, 2025, encouraging reading and offering prizes. KIMA
- ➤ The IRS Taxpayer Assistance location in Yakima has moved to the Cascade Building at 2600 Business Parkway in Union Gap, offering free parking and public transportation access. KIMA
- ➤ Faith communities in Yakima Valley are undertaking significant projects, including the construction of a new Sikh temple and the renovation of St. Paul Cathedral, amid expansions and relocations. Yakima Herald-Republic
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man was arrested in Yakima for a hit and run that resulted in a fatality, with a history of DUI convictions and vehicular homicide. Yakima Herald-Republic
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kyle Curtis has been unanimously chosen as the Chair of the Yakima County Commissioners for the 2025 term, focusing on fiscal responsibility, public safety, and enhancing community life. KIMA
- ➤ Former President Jimmy Carter provided federal support for recovery after the catastrophic 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens, highlighting his concern for the disaster's impact and its eventual transformation into a tourist site. Yakima Herald-Republic
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Winter Barn Painting Session for Adults
Participants will be guided through a painting process while enjoying food and drinks at Mickey's Pub.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The enemy of art is the absence of constraints.
~ Orson Welles
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