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Wed, 22 May 2013 20:07:00 EDT
Attorney General Learns About Yakima County Gang Programs
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Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson visited Yakima Wednesday to learn about local efforts to curb the gang problem.
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Wed, 22 May 2013 16:32:00 EDT
Donating to Red Cross Disaster Relief Donations Fund
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YAKIMA, Wash.-- Anyone who has donated to the Red Cross may wonder where their money is going.
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Wed, 22 May 2013 15:43:00 EDT
Heavy Rain Causes Flooding In Yakima
Heavy rain pounded Yakima Tuesday night causing several areas around the city to flood.
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Wed, 22 May 2013 15:39:00 EDT
Snow... in May! Even a School Closure
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No your calendar isn't wrong, it's May... But a few areas in Washington state are seeing snow. Some students even have the day off from school.
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Wed, 22 May 2013 13:19:00 EDT
Washington State Law Protects Facebook Passwords at Work
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Washington is now the fifth state in the country to legally protect social media passwords at the workplace and in job interviews.
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Wed, 22 May 2013 12:42:00 EDT
AAA: More Driving, Less Flying on Memorial Day Weekend
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AAA say it expects nearly 35 million Americans to travel at least 50 miles from home during Memorial Day weekend.
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Wed, 22 May 2013 11:50:00 EDT
Yakima Police Trade Future Pay Increases for 74 New Cars
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Yakima Police will give up their wages increases for the next two years in order to pay for a fleet of new cruisers.
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Wed, 22 May 2013 01:53:00 EDT
Level III Sex Offender in Yakima County
YAKIMA, Wash. -- The Yakima County Sheriff's Office wants to alert the public about a level three sex offender moving.47-year-old Ronald Munzanreder now lives on the 1500th block of Landon Avenue in Yakima. Munzanreder
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Tue, 21 May 2013 22:46:00 EDT
Toppenish Police Looking for Drive-By Shooting Suspect
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TOPPENISH, Wash. - Toppenish police say they are looking for a suspect accused of a drive-by shooting Tuesday morning.
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Tue, 21 May 2013 21:40:00 EDT
Protestors in Yakima Urge Congress to Vote Against Amnesty Bill
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YAKIMA, Wash.-- A handful of people in our area joined a national movement Tuesday.
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Tue, 21 May 2013 21:34:00 EDT
Yakima Man Accused of Killing a Former Cellmate Pleads Not Guilty
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YAKIMA, Wash.-- A Yakima man accused of killing a former cellmate said he is innocent.
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Tue, 21 May 2013 21:17:00 EDT
USDA Recalling Foster Farms Chicken Strips
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Foster Farms is recalling approximately 6,165 pounds of ready-to-eat grilled chicken breast strips that contain wheat and soy, known allergens, which are not declared on the product label.
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Tue, 21 May 2013 21:07:00 EDT
Suspicious Device Found Near Federal Building Not An Explosive
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YAKIMA, Wash. - Yakima Police say a suspicious device found Tuesday afternoon near the Federal Building in downtown Yakima was not an explosive.
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Tue, 21 May 2013 20:42:00 EDT
Police Arrest Gang Members After Stand Off in Toppenish
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Toppenish Police have released the name of the suspect they believe was involved in a drive-by shooting Tuesday morning.
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Tue, 21 May 2013 19:35:00 EDT
Man in Critical Condition after Being Hit By Car in Yakima
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YAKIMA, Wash. - A 54-year-old man is in critical condition after Yakima police say he was hit by a car Monday afternoon around 12:30.
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Tue, 21 May 2013 15:53:00 EDT
Morning Power Pole Fire Causes Some Downtown Yakima Outages
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A small power pole fire knocked out electricity to a small part of downtown Yakima Wednesday.
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Tue, 21 May 2013 15:50:00 EDT
US Customs Building In Yakima to Close for a Week
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The US Customs and Immigration Services building in Yakima will close down later this week while they install some upgrades to the building.
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Tue, 21 May 2013 14:50:00 EDT
BBB Warns of Fake Charity Scams Following Okla. Tornado
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Following the massive tornado in Oklahoma this week, the Better Business Bureau, Washington State Attorney General's Office and the Secretary of State are warning of bogus charities.
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Tue, 21 May 2013 14:35:00 EDT
New Seahawks and Sounders FC License Plates to Benefit Children
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Washington state Governor Jay Inslee says the state's newest license plate is a way for sports fans to give kids a great future.
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Tue, 21 May 2013 13:35:00 EDT
Microsoft Reveals Xbox One as Newest Gaming Console
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Microsoft thinks it has the one... The company has revealed the Xbox One, its next generation entertainment console.
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Tue, 21 May 2013 11:39:00 EDT
Health Officials Asking Public to Report Dead Birds for West Nile Tracking
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Tue, 21 May 2013 08:22:00 EDT
City of Yakima Looking for Community Input on Panhandlers
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The city of Yakima is looking to further crack down on panhandlers; they're planning to take public input on the issue in June.
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Tue, 21 May 2013 02:21:00 EDT
Semi Truck Rolls, Closes Highway 97 Ramp Near Union Gap
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Traffic near Union Gap is moving again after a semi truck rollover accident Monday evening.
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Mon, 20 May 2013 21:22:00 EDT
Kids Eat Free With Nutrition Program Over Summer
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RICHLAND, Wash.- We know that kids who are in need are able to get free meals when they go to school, but a program over the summer also gives these students a safe place to eat.
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Mon, 20 May 2013 21:13:00 EDT
CPR: How You React...Life Or Death
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KENNEWICK, Wash.- When someone is unconscious, not breathing or has no pulse, the first moments could mean life or death.
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Mon, 20 May 2013 20:52:00 EDT
Naches Ranger District Prepares for Fire Season
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YAKIMA, Wash.--Once a fire gets going, crews said there are only so many ways you can attack it. The Naches Ranger District isn't taking any chances, and they carried out their first Underburn of the season.
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Mon, 20 May 2013 20:36:00 EDT
Search for Human Remains Comes Up Empty Outside Naches
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Search and rescue crews in Yakima County say they came up empty after a two day search for more human remains after a skull was found last week.
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Mon, 20 May 2013 20:31:00 EDT
Woman Found Dead Inside Boarded Up House Identified
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Yakima police have opened a homicide investigation after a woman was found dead inside a home.
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Mon, 20 May 2013 15:18:00 EDT
City Holding Hearing for Cell Tower & Billboard Moratorium
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Yakima's City Council will take community comments tomorrow night on a moratorium on new cell phone towers and billboards.
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Mon, 20 May 2013 15:17:00 EDT
Construction Keeping Section of 8th Avenue Closed Until Thursday
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The city of Yakima is extending the closure of a portion of 8th Avenue while crews finish repaving.
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Mon, 20 May 2013 12:57:00 EDT
United to Restart Boeing 787 Flights
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Mon, 20 May 2013 10:21:00 EDT
Deputies Arrest Two Men for Burglary, Fleeing to Grant County Airport
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Two men from Kennewick and Othello are in the Grant County Jail after deputies say they burglarized a home and fled onto airport property.
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Sun, 19 May 2013 21:31:00 EDT
Police Look for Texters and Talkers
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YAKIMA, Wash.--Buckle up and put the cell phone down. Starting Monday, drivers in Central Washington can expect to see more officers patrolling city and county roads as part of the "Click It Or Ticket" campaign.
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Sun, 19 May 2013 21:25:00 EDT
First Color Run in the Yakima Valley is a Big Hit
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Tue, 14 May 2013 19:29:00 EDT
Memorial Hospital Looking for Resignations
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Tue, 14 May 2013 19:25:00 EDT
National Trans. Safety Board Wants to Lower Allowed BAC to .05
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The National Transportation Safety Board says states across the country should lower the allowed blood alcohol level for drivers from .08 BAC to .05 BAC.
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Tue, 14 May 2013 15:04:00 EDT
Washington State Senate Considers Changes to DUI Penalties
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A Washington state Senate committee has approved a plan to make changes to the state's impaired driving laws.
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Tue, 14 May 2013 14:40:00 EDT
Rick Garza to Serve as Agency Director for State Liquor Control Board
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Rick Garza will serve as the next agency director for the Washington State Liquor Control Board to lead the board's day-to-day operations.
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Tue, 14 May 2013 11:53:00 EDT
Wash. Gov. Inslee Narrows List of Priorities for Special Session
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Washington Governor Jay Inslee has narrowed his list of top priorities for lawmakers to address in a special session.
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Tue, 14 May 2013 09:53:00 EDT
Yakima Man Killed in Single Vehicle Accident
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Washington State Patrol is investigating a fatal accident that killed one man Monday afternoon.
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Tue, 14 May 2013 08:21:00 EDT
Yakima County Holding Economic Plan Public Hearing Today
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Yakima and Kittitas Counties are closer to creating a new regional economic plan aimed at strengthening the local economy.
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Sat, 18 May 2013 21:38:00 EDT
Yakima's Fire Hydrants Get a Fresh Coat of Paint
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YAKIMA, Wash.--Boy Scouts from Troop 141 did their part to improve Yakima's appearance Saturday.
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Sat, 18 May 2013 21:35:00 EDT
Motorcycles and Miracles
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YAKIMA, Wash.--A non-profit motorcycle group turned up the music and shined up their hogs all for a good cause.
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Sat, 18 May 2013 21:30:00 EDT
Yakima Valley Trolley Holds First Fundraiser
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YAKIMA, Wash.--The Yakima Valley Trolley Association is making moves to develop and restore the trolley line.
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Sat, 18 May 2013 21:26:00 EDT
Community Clean Up in Terrace Heights
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TERRACE HEIGHTS, Wash.--More than 100 people from Block Watch, the Lions Club, Boy Scouts and the Terrace Heights Improvement Association worked hard to keep their community beautiful Saturday.
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Tue, 14 May 2013 15:31:00 EDT
UPDATE: Deputies Arrest Two after Drive-By Shooting in Othello
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UPDATE: The Adams County Sheriff's Office has arrested two people for their involvement in a drive-by shooting last week.
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Sat, 18 May 2013 02:24:00 EDT
New Candidates Filing For Yakima City Council Seats
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Sat, 18 May 2013 01:16:00 EDT
More Hispanic Students Enrolling In College
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RICHLAND, Wash. - College enrollment is steadily increasing and for Hispanic high school graduates, more of them are giving college a shot.
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Fri, 17 May 2013 21:39:00 EDT
Biggest Loser Finalist to Run in Sage Rat Run in Prosser
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A reality TV star is in town this weekend to cheer on and support runners in the Sage Rat River Run in Prosser Saturday.
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Fri, 17 May 2013 21:37:00 EDT
Yakima Could See 74 More Patrol Cars Out on the Streets
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YAKIMA, Wash.--People living in Yakima could see more police patrolling their streets soon.
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Fri, 17 May 2013 21:27:00 EDT
Kana Winery in Yakima Plans to Expand
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YAKIMA, Wash.--One of the oldest wineries in Downtown Yakima is expanding.
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Fri, 17 May 2013 18:25:00 EDT
Discover the Dinosaurs Stops By the Yakima SunDome This Weekend
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YAKIMA, Wash.-- Starting Friday night, Discover the Dinosaurs will stop by the Yakima SunDome for the weekend.
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Fri, 17 May 2013 13:42:00 EDT
Chinook Pass Reopens
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Crews opened Chinook Pass Friday morning and the Washington State Department of Transportation says drivers can make travel plans over State Route 410 this weekend.
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Fri, 17 May 2013 12:08:00 EDT
Driver High on Meth Sentenced to 15 Months in Prison
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A driver who was high on methamphetamine when he hit two boys waiting for a school bus in Yakima was sentenced Thursday to 15 months in prison.
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Fri, 17 May 2013 02:13:00 EDT
Ellensburg School Bond Vote Recount Underway
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Thu, 16 May 2013 22:08:00 EDT
Richland Florist Sues WA Attorney General's Office in Gay Wedding Case
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RICHLAND, Wash. (AP) - A florist who is the target of lawsuits for refusing to provide flowers for a same-sex wedding has filed her own lawsuit against the Washington Attorney General's Office.
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Thu, 16 May 2013 20:48:00 EDT
Wheelchair Stolen from Disabled Yakima Girl
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It's no secret that thieves will strike if given the opportunity. This week, a Yakima family says their home became a target. But the only thing taken, was the one item that hurt the most, a little girl's wheelchair.
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Thu, 16 May 2013 15:40:00 EDT
Firefighters Cautioning Property Owners About Controlled Burns
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A grass fire outside Zillah burned more than six acres of wildland area Wednesday before firefighters got it under control.
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Wed, 15 May 2013 12:23:00 EDT
Actors Needed for School Shooting Exercise
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The Zillah School District is looking for actors for an upcoming emergency drill to prepare educators and first responders for an active shooter event.
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Wed, 15 May 2013 08:41:00 EDT
Washington Releases New Insurance Premium Plans
Washington State has released plans for new insurance premiums under President Obama's healthcare law.
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Sat, 11 May 2013 22:12:00 EDT
Cutting Hair to Raise Awareness for Autism
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YAKIMA, Wash.--Local stylists are chopping locks for a good cause. It's the Second Annual Autism Awareness Cut-A-Thon at Elite Academy and Spa.
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Sat, 11 May 2013 22:11:00 EDT
Family Field Day in Yakima
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YAKIMA, Wash.--Around 1,500 families braved the heat for Family Field Day Saturday.
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Sat, 11 May 2013 21:56:00 EDT
People Rally to Save Yakima's Track 29
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YAKIMA, Wash.--People stood on the outskirts of the Track 29 Retail Center in Yakima Saturday, waving signs and asking people to help save the downtown landmark.
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Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:06:00 EDT
WA Boat Operators Required to Pass Test in 2013
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If you plan to man the helm this spring and summer, you may need to bring along a boater education card.
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