Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of January.
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💼 Business
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.
🎭 Culture
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.
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📰 Economy
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.
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