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Monday, January 5th, 2026
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Dragon Sushi and Teriyaki opened on South First St at the former Burger Ranch building, serving lunch and dinner six days a week with dine in, to go and drive thru service. The Yakima Chamber is rethinking its move as the building at Third St and Staff Sgt. Pendleton Way is for sale. Yakima Herald-Republic
- ➤ The Netflix finale premiered on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day in 600 theaters and online, while theaters earned at least $25 million from concession voucher sales (Netflix was not allowed to charge for tickets). FOX 41
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Zillah celebrates its 115th birthday today (its residents voted 94-6 to incorporate on Dec. 31, 1910 at the Modern Woodmen lodge hall), paving the way for early growth in local businesses, farms and a school district. Yakima Herald-Republic
- ➤ The Windows Alive exhibit in Yakima—housed in a repurposed storefront—features work by five local artists and runs until March, inviting residents to experience regional creative talent. FOX 41
- ➤ Windows Alive exhibit in Yakima displays works by five local artists in an empty storefront until March. The ongoing display, which started in 2013, invites community members to see fresh art & spark creative conversations. NonStopLocal
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A local food blog post shares 13 make-ahead meals that help simplify dinner planning for busy weeks (including recipes like cheesy baked ziti and slow cooker beef stew) so families can enjoy comforting meals without daily decisions. FOX 41
- ➤ FOX41 Yakima offers a list of 13 casseroles for winter that feature hearty recipes like Chicken Spaghetti & Mom’s Meatball Casserole to bring warmth to home dinners. Readers can try these simple ideas to make the cold season a little cozier. FOX 41
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