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Friday, February 20th, 2026
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A once-thriving Japanese American business district in the valley shut down under Executive Order 9066, with residents given less than one week to sell homes at fire sale prices+ the Yakima Valley Museum now preserves the legacy so locals can learn from these struggles. KIMA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Middle school students from Naches Valley showcased communication and interview skills at Central Washington University SURC last week in a regional competition called The Amazing Shake (part of a new curriculum). Their performance has boosted confidence and prepared them for future challenges. Yakima Herald-Republic
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A crack on Rattlesnake Ridge continues to move slowly while small tremors, including a 2.0 quake on Feb. 12, have been recorded across the valley. Experts advise residents to keep emergency supplies ready — key advice if larger earthquakes occur. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yakima Valley Trolleys officials announced they are working to raise over $7 million for repairing the 6th Avenue tracks to Selah after the City Council voted against funding on Tuesday; they plan to use creative strategies such as commercial partnerships (over a 15-month period) to secure funds. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
- ➤ A bill to create an overdose mapping tool passed the state house with a vote of 81-16 (backed by SAFE Yakima Valley and Rep. Jeremie Dufault) and will be reviewed by the Senate Committee on Health and Long Term Care today. KIMA
- ➤ The Washington Department of Ecology announced that schools and daycares can receive up to $20,000 to replace old fluorescent fixtures that contain toxic PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls). Schools and daycares must call the project coordinator for inspection, replacement, and safe disposal details. NonStopLocal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new study shows that stage IV breast cancer patients detected through screening have a 60% chance of surviving 10 years, compared with less than 20% for those not detected via screening (research by UK universities) and highlights the importance of regular screening. FOX 41
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