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Executive Director leaving Yakima Symphony Orchestra
YAKIMA- Veteran Yakima Symphony Orchestra (YSO) Executive Director David Rogers has announced his resignation, effective in mid-September of this year. Rogers came to the YSO in 2013 after more than eight years in the administration of The Florida Orchestra and almost as many years on the music faculty of the University of South Florida in Tampa.
Trolley museum to host Kids Activity Day on August 31 in Yakima
YAKIMA, Wash.- Yakima Valley Trolleys invites community youth to a Kids Activity Day, a fun-filled day at a local museum featuring historic trolleys on Saturday, August 31, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. According to event organizers, the event will include coloring activities, Storytime with a motor person reading from...
Hundreds of brewers graduate Hop and Brew School
YAKIMA-Brewers from across the country and the world finished being educated at Yakima Chief Hops' Hop and Brew school today. Around 300 people spent Wednesday through today learning about how they can better use hops in their products. They didn't just sit in a classroom though, they took tours through the valley, and got to see hop harvest season as it happened.
Viren Mayani named new Finance and Budget Director of Yakima
YAKIMA, Wash.-Viren Mayani has been named the new Finance and Budget Director for the City of Yakima, taking over for Mark Roberts who resigned in January. “The City is fortunate to have Viren as part of its senior management team,” said Yakima City Manager Vicki Baker. “He has financial management experience in a broad range of industries, including government.
Yakima Area reduces stigma with the word "Overdose"
YAKIMA-August 31 is National Overdose Awareness Day. "I've also had some loved ones who have passed away from overdose myself, said Cassidy Leslie, theClinical Director of Substance Use Disorder Services, Triumph. "It's a very sad disease that can result in fatality." Drug overdoses has affected many people, yet sometimes people...
Rep. Duerr receives outstanding legislator award from state association of sewer and water districts
The Washington Association of Sewer & Water Districts (WASWD) presented its annual Outstanding Legislator Award to 1st District State Rep. Davina Duerr. According to the announcement, Duerr has consistently supported and defended special purpose sewer and water districts. This includes House Bill 1621, which gives greater flexibility for districts to self-perform work, resulting in substantial cost savings to Washington state ratepayers. The bill was originally sponsored by 32nd District Rep. Cindy Ryu — who was honored by WASWD last year.
Farmers ask Washington Supreme Court to Take up Fuel Exemptions Case
Farmers and truckers are appealing a lower court ruling in a case that would have required the state to rethink its fuel exemption process under Washington’s cap-and-trade program. Farm fuel users have pushed the Department of Ecology to find fixes, saying under the Climate Commitment Act they’ve paid unfair...
Fraud Probe Uncovers $1M Embezzlement in Tiny Washington Town
A recent audit by the Office of the Washington State Auditor has revealed that Morton’s clerk-treasurer embezzled over $900,000 in public funds. Washington State Auditor Reports Major Embezzlement Scandal in Morton. In a shocking revelation, the Office of the Washington State Auditor has uncovered a staggering $937,584 embezzled by...
WA prisoners pay millions in fees to the state. Most of the money isn’t being used
Washington is sitting on millions of dollars collected from incarcerated people for phone calls and other fees – money that is supposed to be spent to improve prisoner welfare. The Incarcerated Individual Betterment Fund grew by about $1 million from last July to an estimated $12 million at the end of June, according to budget […]
RoBo Pants Make Washingtonians Unstoppable!
A new product is now out to help the avid hiker with offloading an additional 30 pounds. So if you dream of taking on Mount Rainier but felt you haven't had the strength, these RoBO pants just might be the trick. attachment-The MO/GO hiking pants. MO/GO Pants. Arc'teryx and Skip,...
Multiple agencies respond to fire near Gore Rd and Humann Ln in Selah
SELAH, Wash.- The Selah Fire Department is on the scene near Gore Road and Humann Lane, working with multiple agencies. According to Suncomm 911 Communications Yakima, crews are working on a scene and asking the public to stay out of the area. Officials say smoke may be visible from multiple...
Parvovirus B19 Spreading In Washington Here Are The Symptoms
Residents of Washington need to be aware that Parvovirus B19 is increasing and spreading throughout Washington and other states across America. This virus is a typical child illness that can cause a rashing face, also known as "slap cheeks disease." Source: Newsweek. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF THE PARVOVIRUS B19?
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