Newhouse voted to support additional COVID-19 relief

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DC — Rep. of District 4 Dan Newhouse-R voted to support the Senate Amendment to H.R 133, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, to fund the federal government through the Fiscal Year 2021 and provide additional COVID-19 relief to Central Washington.

Bankruptcy reorganization plan for Astria Health

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YAKIMA — According to a release from Astria Health after announcing the stepping down of John Gallagher, Astria Health also released they were scheduled to exit bankruptcy by the end of this year, however, on a Monday hearing at the bankruptcy court, Astria Health Attorney Sam Maizel filed an amended plan.

Water justice is diversity lecture topic

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YAKIMA — Kessie Alexandre, a leading scholar on the subject of water insecurity and assistant geology professor at the University of Washington will launch the Yakima Valley College’s 2020-2021 fall Diversity Series with a virtual conversation surrounding “Water Justice as Social Justice.”

Fire department secures $4,200

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SUNNYSIDE — The City fire department sought and has received a $4,200 Yakama Nations Legends Care grant.

Drive-through Trunk-or-Treat, food drive set

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SUNNYSIDE — The Sunnyside Police Department will be hosting a drive-through Trunk-or-Treat and non-perishable Food Drive Collection event on October 29, 5-8 p.m., Golob Landing at the entrance of E. Edison Ave. and Van Nutley Dr.

Flu shots available now

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TOPPENISH — Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic will be offering flu shots at interim locations through October and November.

COVID-19 tests distribution canceled

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YAKIMA COUNTY – The Yakima Health District canceled their distribution of at-home, mail-in COVID-19 test kits for county residents on Tuesday, Sept. 15 due to hazardous levels of wildfire smoke.

Moore and Rogers reappointed

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SUNNYSIDE — Mayor Francisco Guerrero has reappointed Planning Commission Vice Chair Brittan Moore and Roland Rogers to the city Planning Commission, for their second four-year term on the Planning Commission.

Pressure canner gauge testing

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YAKIMA — Yakima County WSU Extension Office is offering a free pressure canner gauge check-up on Friday, Sept. 16, from 10-3 p.m. at 2403 S. 18th St., Suite 100, Union Gap.

Cooler weather calls for quilt show

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SUNNYSIDE — Cooler mornings are calling for warm quilts and to help find the perfect coverlet, the annual Project Reach Out Quilt Show and Sale will be Saturday, Sept. 19, from 11-4 p.m. on the Sunnyside Christian Reformed Church playground at 700 N. 16th St.

Wildfire smoke infiltrates lower valley; may increase COVID-19 risks

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YAKIMA — As the Evans Canyon wildfire continues to burn with smoke and ash blowing into the lower valley, Yakima Heath District officials have issued a health warning urging residents to protect themselves and families by avoiding going outdoors as much as possible.

Valley residents urged to be safe

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YAKIMA — The Yakima Health District reminds county residents to continue to follow public health recommendations.

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