Yakima Local News – Sunday, January 25th, 2026

Daily Yakima

Sunday, January 25th, 2026

Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 25th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ B.J. Thurlby, leader of the Washington State Fruit Commission known for supporting cherry growers, died Jan. 10 after cancer surgery in Seattle. A celebration of life service is set for Feb. 21 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Yakima Convention and Event Center (marking his 30 years of service). Yakima Herald-Republic

ECONOMY NEWS

➤ Grocery prices continue to rise as local retailers use surge pricing and surveillance pricing to set costs based on personal data. State lawmakers are advancing House Bill 2481 (aimed at limiting these practices) to help control price hikes. 1280 NewsTalk KIT

HEALTH NEWS

➤ A new two-story dental clinic in Terrace Heights is being developed by Yakima Neighborhood Health and PNWU's School of Dental Medicine to train local students and serve patients. The $9.8 million project will add 19 health care jobs and offer 18,000+ dental visits yearly (boosting workforce and access). Yakima Herald-Republic

LIFESTYLE NEWS

➤ Papanana Thai Restaurant in Toppenish now offers a secret menu item called Mark's Sauce (a spicy green sauce that requires calling ahead to confirm availability). 1280 NewsTalk KIT

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