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Active Aging free Vendor Fair, May 16
YAKIMA- Active Aging is inviting the community to join it's Vendor Fare and BBQ lunch at the Harman Center, May 16th. Spend the day collecting information from each of the vendors while enjoying tasty food and get the chance to win prizes. There will be a number of speakers: Pharmacist...
Downtown Yakima Farmers Market opens for 25th season
YAKIMA, Wash.- The Downtown Yakima Farmers Market is starting its 2024 season with fresh produce, baked goods and other specialty items from vendors across the region. It’s the 25th season of the market, and first with new Market Manager, Susana Wilcox at the helm. “Just seeing all the people...
Understanding why Washington state faces increased fire risks this season
Fire activity starting to pick up here in our area. On Wednesday, fire crews battled the Harlan- Landing fire that burned around 100 acres near Highway 12 in Yakima. Officials with the Department of Natural Resources say the fires are just beginning. "We are predicting significant wildfire risk for the...
Summer shooting restrictions in Wenas Wildlife Area start May 15
YAKIMA, Wash.-Summer target shooting rules on the Wenas Wildlife Refuge go into effect on Wednesday, May 15. Target shooting hours are restricted every summer on the 105,000 acres managed by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife between Selah and Ellensburg to reduce the risk of wildfires. Target shooting will...
'The stars are aligning' | YWCA Yakima advancing on 2nd domestic violence shelter
YAKIMA, Wash. — YWCA Yakima has been struggling for years to keep up with the demand for services, including beds at their emergency domestic violence shelter, which only has the capacity to serve about 400 families per year.
Educational Service District confirms new Superintendent
YAKIMA- Following the announcement in March that Educational Service District 105 Superintendent Kevin Chase was retiring after spending 38 years in Yakima Valley Education, the Board of Directors has announced his replacement. The current Deputy Superintendent Shane Backlund will assume the role of Superintendent on July 1st. Prior to joining...
The Downtown Yakima Farmer's Market returns Mother's Day, May 12
YAKIMA- The Downtown Yakima Farmer's market presented by Solarity Credit Union starts this weekend!. Organizers say they're excited to see everyone on May 12th at 9:00 AM. and it's going to be another amazing year of farmers, food, artist, and all around fun. The DYFM will take place ?️ or☀️every...
Yakima Police searching for runaway teen
YAKIMA, Wash. – The Yakima Police Department is requesting assistance in finding a missing 14-year-old. 14-year-old Aurora Tariq was last seen on Mon., May 6. when she reportedly left school and did not return. Tariq is 5’7″ with brown eyes and black hair. She was last seen wearing black...
Yakima woman injured by driver while crossing 1st Street, Selah
SELAH- Washington State Patrol have reported that an unnamed 63-years-old woman from Yakima has been hospitalized at Harborview Medical Center after being struck by a vehicle in Selah this morning. WSP reported that around 9:38AM, a Dodge Ram, driven by a 32-years-old Yakima man struck the pedestrian woman while heading...
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