Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Roscas de Reyes giveaway made Three Kings Day sweeter for Yakima families when Fiesta Foods teamed with Ritchie-Reiersen Injury (and Immigration Law) to distribute 100 sweet breads on Jan. 6. Shoppers waited nearly an hour before claiming the bread within 10-15 minutes. Yakima Herald-Republic
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Center of Inclusive Entrepreneurship is exploring a partnership in Sunnyside (a new local initiative) to offer free classes and one-on-one support for aspiring business owners in rural areas like Granger and Toppenish. City officials are discussing class locations and a timeline, with a launch planned for this spring. KIMA
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ A local report shares 25 practical ways for Washington households to save money and earn extra cash, featuring side hustles + cost-cutting habits to help manage tight budgets. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
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