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Friday, January 16th, 2026
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Yakima Symphony Orchestra will present Winter Moons & Appalachian Spring on Jan. 31 at Capitol Theatre, featuring the Yakima School of Ballet in a unique musical dance collaboration. A contest for free tickets ends Jan. 25, and $50 seats are still available. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
- ➤ Authentic Mexican restaurants in Yakima continue to thrive thanks to local farm workers and generations-old recipes (handmade tortillas and tamales) in a vibrant culinary scene. The selection includes 10 recommended spots that celebrate the area's deep Mexican roots. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A new federal regulation starting in November may leave Yakima Valley hemp growers unsure about planting this season. Lawmakers in D.C. are considering a two-year delay (the Hemp Planting Predictability Act) to allow for clear standards. NonStopLocal
- ➤ Fast-food closures in 2025 raised concerns in Yakima — but city data shows strong economic growth with over 2,000 new business endorsements. City officials work with local firms to keep vacant spaces active and support future development. KIMA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Wapato School District is recognized statewide for its Ichishkíin language program that gives elementary through high school students a seal of biliteracy and connects them to Yakama Nation culture+ it welcomes Native American and non-Native students and sets a model for indigenous language education. Apple Valley News Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, the U.S. Forest Service opened a survey (open until March) to gather feedback on its 2025 ban on commercial huckleberry harvests in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest near Mount Adams; officials will use responses from huckleberry pickers, tribes, and partners to guide harvest rules for 2026. Yakima Herald-Republic
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Yakima Police reminded drivers that Washington law requires side windows to allow at least 24% of light in and forbids tinting below the AS1 line on windshields (with exceptions for rear windows) to keep vehicles safe. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
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