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Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Outdoor retailer Eddie Bauer, with 11 Washington stores (serving local customers), will close 200 locations nationwide as it files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid retail challenges (customers can still shop online). 1280 NewsTalk KIT
- ➤ Fusion Dining LLC announced a dual-branded IHOP and Applebee's will open next week in a travel plaza off Interstate 82 in Grandview. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is today at 100 Higgins Way, and the public is invited with prizes for the first 100 visitors. Yakima Herald-Republic
- ➤ An employee at Jersey Mike's in Union Gap said a new franchise may be coming to West Valley near Rosauers grocery store, though no opening date is set. Investigations into permits and licenses have yet to confirm the expansion, so officials plan to seek further details soon. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Sunnyside’s own Zach Top won his first Grammy for best traditional country album for last summer's 'Ain't in It for My Health' during Sunday night’s ceremony. He added this honor to earlier Country Music Award wins + his journey from a 40-acre farm. KIMA
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Average gasoline prices in Yakima increased by 14.1 cents per gallon to $3.59 on Feb. 2, according to GasBuddy's survey of 91 stations—prices are 8.1 cents higher than last month yet 3.0 cents lower than a year ago. KIMA
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents with water questions in the Yakima River Basin can email reporter Questen Inghram by Feb. 6—he will seek answers for an upcoming installment of Water Pressure. Yakima Herald-Republic
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local lawmakers will vote on three proposals that regulate kratom by taxing and banning additives to curb youth access and boost public health. Supporters say the measures will fund prevention programs — critics fear small business harm as committee votes occur this week. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
- ➤ Work resumed on the intersection upgrades at East Nob Hill Boulevard and Fair Avenue on Monday, Feb. 2, with overnight closures impacting traffic as improvements continued. City officials say drivers should plan ahead for possible delays. KIMA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Kittitas County Public Health Department ended its measles response after quarantined individuals completed isolation and no new symptoms were reported. Health officials urge residents to review vaccination records with their provider (as a precaution) to stay protected. FOX 41
- ➤ A study from researchers in Germany and Switzerland showed that a 45‑minute nap (the average duration) reduced synaptic strength to help the brain reset for learning new information. The findings suggest even a brief rest may boost focus during busy days. FOX 41
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