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Wednesday, January 7th, 2026
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local supporters plan a final rally to save the historic trolley on Jan. 20 at 5:00 p.m. at the City Council meeting, as officials reclaim the car barn + the event could be the last chance to preserve a cherished part of Yakima’s heritage. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
- ➤ Second Harvest's mobile market (supported by local volunteers) provided free fresh food to over 200 Yakima residents at Amigos de Altísimo on January 6; the mobile market will return on Wednesday, Feb. 25. FOX 41
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Yakima’s Fan Fest Northwest returns to the Convention Center on Aug. 8 and Aug. 9. The two-day event will feature comics, movies, gaming, and panels while supporting Rod's House (a fundraiser for at-risk youth). 1280 NewsTalk KIT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Union Gap Library hosts free American Sign Language classes for all ages from 6 to 7 p.m. tomorrow, Jan. 8 + a second session is offered on Jan. 22 with no registration required. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
- ➤ Starting this month, Yakima Valley Museum partners with Lupine Society to offer monthly social studies lessons for homeschool students in grades 3 to 8 on the 2nd Wednesday at 2105 Tieton Drive at ($10 per student). Storytime resumes Jan. 28 at 10:30 a.m. for free with admission. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Yakima Union Gospel Mission’s policy that requires employees to follow Christian beliefs, ruling that its faith-based hiring practices are protected by the First Amendment. The decision supports the mission’s operations at its homeless shelter on 1300 N. First St. Yakima Herald-Republic
- ➤ A recent city council meeting saw heated discussion as the Yakima Fire Department faces $1.75 million in budget cuts that may force Station 92 to close—residents and union leaders voiced their concerns. The council extended funding through August and will discuss long-term solutions next month. NonStopLocal
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local food lovers in Yakima are encouraged to share photos of meals from area restaurants on a community Facebook page. Fans can browse snapshots from favorites like Brunch Bliss (910 Summitview Ave) and Fiddles Lunch Box to see the valley’s culinary flair. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
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