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Wednesday, January 21st, 2026
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Families can enjoy Dinosaur Adventure with life-size dinosaurs at the SunDome this weekend from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday; local offers include music bingo at Tieton Cider Works & a Dirty Dancing concert at The Capitol Theatre. Yakima Herald-Republic
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Aqua Tequilas caught fire Monday night at 11:00 p.m. on North 1st Street and was declared a total loss—firefighters battled the blaze with no injuries while investigating the cause. NonStopLocal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Pacific Power Foundation awarded $173,760 in grants to 63 arts and culture organizations across the region, including the Yakima Symphony Orchestra (a local recipient) to boost community engagement. NonStopLocal
- ➤ 87-year-old Jim Christensen is a longtime teacher & wildlife photographer in Yakima who began capturing images at age 7 with a Kodak Pony and later taught biology at Davis High before spending 34 years at Naches High. His travels inspire detailed pen drawings that capture both local and global wildlife. Yakima Herald-Republic
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yakima City Council renewed the Yakima Valley Trolleys' operating agreement with a 6 to 1 vote today amid applause from local supporters, with Ken Johnsen noting the move safeguards its historic status. The council will review funding options for the proposed 6th Avenue rail project on Feb. 17 to determine next steps. NonStopLocal
- ➤ Yakima Clean Air Agency lifted the burn ban at noon Tuesday — restrictions on residential outdoor burning remain until March 15 while agricultural burning resumes with a permit due to improved air quality from a sustained air inversion. Yakima Herald-Republic
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood now to prevent delays in lifesaving care due to winter shortages. Donors giving by Jan. 25 will be entered for a Super Bowl LX trip, and those donating from Jan. 26 to Feb. 28 will receive a $20 e-gift card. KIMA
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