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A measure to create a new hospital district in the Lower Yakima Valley is passing with 65% support, though turnout numbers will determine whether it is successful.
Low voter turnout is likely to halt a proposal to create a new hospital district in the Lower Yakima Valley.
REGIONAL -- Several counties held special elections on August 1st, 2023. Official results will be certified by county on August 15th, 2023 as results will continue to trickle in until
Proposition No. 1 was passing by 65% with 981 votes for, and 532 against, according to the early totals. More ballots will be counted in the days ahead.
Along with a vote to establish the proposed Lower Valley Hospital District, residents of the Lower Valley will elect five commissioners to oversee district operations.