Yakima Local News – Thursday, January 1st, 2026

Daily Yakima

Thursday, January 1st, 2026

Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of January.

BUSINESS NEWS

➤ Washington employers must pay a minimum wage of $17.13 today, prompting SubShop of Yakima to raise prices to offset higher labor costs. Business director Jennifer Okemah said small shops are challenged by rising expenses+customers may face increased prices as the market adjusts. Apple Valley News Now

CULTURE NEWS

➤ Hundreds rode the historic streetcars at the Yakima Valley Trolley Museum on Wednesday — a ride that may have been the last as the operating agreement expires at month’s end with city council reviewing a new plan on Jan. 20. KIMA

ECONOMY NEWS

➤ In 2025, Yakima Valley faced challenges as persistent drought led to record-low reservoirs and an unprecedented water shutdown while City Hall managed a $9 million budget shortfall with significant service cuts. December rains partially filled reservoirs, offering relief amid closures affecting local agriculture and community services. Yakima Herald-Republic

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