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The National Weather Service predicted 4-to 9 inches of snow for the valley Thursday. So far an unofficial 5 to 8 inches of snow has fallen

The zones are open from 7:00am to 4:00pm weekdays.

The pandemic took its toll on the meatpacking industry with infection rates at meatpacking plants causing some to slow or even shut down last spring.

A history of working with school districts who have successfully implemented hybrid learning models without significantly increasing disease activity within the schools.

Students and their parents/guardians are encouraged to visit school district websites and social media for more information.

One of the first private schools to open will be Yakima's Riverside Christian School welcoming kids back to the classroom on Wednesday, August 26.

Sales of dairy products to restaurants, schools and other institutions have declined rapidly during the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving dairy farmers with excess milk supplies.

The Yakima School District is hoping to get academic resources for students ready for home-based schoolwork by Monday.

Health District spokeswoman Lilian Bravo says two cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed by the Washington State Department of Health.

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