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Hi Union Gap! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Union Gap’s emergency center is on high alert today
  • Why a Union Gap search warrant ended with two major arrests

Also on today's calendar: Candlelight Trolley 2025 and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Union Gapfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Thursday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., with a high of 57 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Friday: Remaining cloudy, temps: high: 58, low: 36.
  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 51 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Army helicopters rescue 18 people from rising rivers in central Washington (idahonews.com) — Union Gap’s Emergency Operations Center has been activated as rising Yakima and Naches river levels triggered Level 2 evacuation notices and prompted dramatic helicopter rescues of 18 people and 15 dogs. Local and military crews warn residents to stay away from floodwaters and avoid driving through flooded roads while rain and high water continue.
   

• Second suspect in Hubby's Pizza break-in arrested during unrelated search warrant (applevalleynewsnow.com) — Police serving a search warrant at a Union Gap home on December 9 arrested a suspect in an unrelated murder and also found a man wanted in an October break-in at Hubby’s Pizza in Kennewick. The suspects are accused of ramming a stolen car into the restaurant to steal an ATM, which they ultimately failed to remove or open.
   

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  • There's lots of water over roads right now and some cities and counties may not be able to get road closed signs up fast enough.
    First, if you see a road closed sign, don't go around it. It's there for your protection. A flooded road may have hidden dangers such as washed out… (Nextdoor )

🗞 Nearby News

Yakima

  • Yakima prepares to select new airport director after resignation (fox41yakima.com)
  • New free clinic in Yakima works to provide health care to underserved (thenewstribune.com)
  • Habitat for Humanity is ready to welcome people to their Home Sweet Home Celebration (kimatv.com)

Selah

  • Latest update on the flooding for the Naches and Yakima Rivers (kimatv.com)
  • Handyman charged with stealing gold, silver coins from girlfriend (yakimaherald.com)

Ok Union Gap! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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