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Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Union Gap is moving forward with Phase Two of its downtown revitalization project using a $498,000 grant to design a downtown core from Tieton to Pine Street. The project follows Phase One upgrades in 2021 and will rely on community input to shape future growth. Apple Valley News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Northern Pacific Railway Museum revived the 1902 NP 1364 locomotive in Toppenish this past weekend after 73 years at rest, thanks to volunteers & community partners. Officials say more public steaming events will be announced soon. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ GasBuddy reports average gas in Yakima reached $3.92 per gallon today after four weeks of increases fueled by global tensions and refinery maintenance, up 45 cents from last month and 11 cents from a year ago + prices may continue to rise. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Yakima Basin faces a record fourth drought year as low snowpack fuels plans for water storage+conservation and fish passage projects. Local officials are advancing the Integrated Plan with work on the Cle Elum pool raise and causeway removal to boost water supplies. Yakima Herald-Republic
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Federal officials announced that Ventura Foods recalled some single-serve peanut butter packets (0.5, 0.75 and 1.12 oz sizes) after blue plastic pieces were found in a production filter. Washington buyers are urged to check school and restaurant inventories as the FDA classified the risk as low. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
- ➤ The USDA has issued a recall for over 3.3 million pounds of frozen chicken fried rice from Ajinomoto Foods due to possible glass contamination. Consumers are urged to check freezers today and return any recalled products for a full refund (no injuries reported). 1280 NewsTalk KIT
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Seattle-Met has named top restaurants in Washington, spotlighting favorites like Walla Walla’s Passatempo Taverna and Salted Mill, Ellensburg’s Canyon River Grill and The Early Bird, along with Yakima’s Crafted known for its seasonal, farm-to-table menu (all showcasing local flavor). NonStopLocal
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