Yakima, WA:  At 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, Vanessa R. Waldref, ATF Special Agent in Charge Jonathan Blais, Yakima Police Chief Matthew Murray, Yakima County Sheriff Robert Udell, as well as additional federal, state, and local law enforcement, anticipate holding a joint press conference to make a significant law enforcement announcement relating to Eastern Washington and elsewhere.    

The press event is scheduled to take place in front of the William O. Douglas Federal Courthouse, located at 25 S. 3rd St., Yakima, WA 98901.  The U.S. Attorney’s Office anticipates being able to release additional information immediately prior to the press conference.

PASCO, WA – Educational Service District 123 invites the public to visit the 2024 Regional Middle School Art Exhibit, which is on display April 15 through May 10, 2024 at the ESD 123 building in Pasco. Now in its sixth year, this year's exhibit features 129 pieces of art created by students in 6th-8th grade, representing eight middle schools across southeast Washington. 

A total of 97 middle schoolers are showing off their artistic talents by participating in the 2024 exhibit. These students will be joined by their families, friends, and art teachers at the exhibit’s opening reception at 5:30 PM on Wednesday, April 17.  Sponsored by STCU, the reception is an opportunity to bring together families, friends, and community members to recognize the talented young artists.

The 2024 Regional Middle School Art Exhibit opens Monday, April 15 at ESD 123, located at 3924 W Court St in Pasco. The public is encouraged to visit during the ESD’s operating hours on Monday-Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, as well as on Saturday, April 20 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Additional information about ESD 123 art exhibits is available at www.esd123.org/services/art-show. For questions or media inquiries, please contact Molly Curtiss at 509.544.5787 or tiss@esd123.org">mcurtiss@esd123.org.

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About ESD 123:  Educational Service District 123, based in Pasco, WA, is one of nine ESDs in Washington. Dedicated to delivering collaborative solutions that promote learning, ESD 123 serves 23 school districts in seven counties of Southeastern Washington. Under Superintendent Steve McCullough and its board of directors, this legislatively mandated, not-for-profit educational organization provides efficiency of educational systems and equity of learning opportunities for over 70,000 Washington students. For more information about ESD 123, please call 509-544-5700 or 888-547-8441 or visit www.esd123.org.