Yakima Local News – Monday, January 26th, 2026

Daily Yakima

Monday, January 26th, 2026

Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 26th of January.

CULTURE NEWS

➤ Despite winter weather, Chris Pratt’s film Mercy topped the weekend box office with an $11 million debut — early estimates show Avatar: Fire and Ash earned $378 million domestically while Zootopia Two held third place. FOX 41

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ A proposed law would let agricultural workers unionize through state oversight, and the bill (heard on Jan. 20) aims to fix a historic gap in labor rights. Supporters plan to protect workers while some farm representatives warn it could burden an already struggling industry, and lawmakers will debate further soon. Yakima Herald-Republic

SPORTS NEWS

➤ Families and friends gathered on Saturday at Lions Pool (home to the Yakima Valley Boys Swimming Championship) where local swimmers lowered their times and supporters stressed keeping the six-lane community asset open. KIMA

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