Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of February.
Good morning, Yakima.
Yakima residents can pick up free fresh foods at Fruitvale Community Market at 1819 Fruitvale Blvd, open three days weekly with no ID required.
The market operates in-store Monday and Wednesday plus drive-thru Friday, offering an essential service to locals.
A mobile food market from Second Harvest arrived in Yakima today, quickly filling Farragut parking as families lined up for food.
The program holds events three times a week, with the next scheduled for tomorrow at the Zillah Nazarene Church from 1 to 3 p.m.
Authorities rescued a seal pup that took a nap in the middle of a local street yesterday — officials worked quickly to clear traffic.
Stellantis posted a massive loss today amid falling electric vehicle demand and announced a pivot to combustion engines in the US and Europe – management shake-ups followed the shift from EVs.
The automaker expects future growth with new model launches despite rising US tariff costs.
The Women in Construction Summit is set to take place at YV Tech School on Thursday, Mar.
12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will feature guest speakers — including Heather Miller and Dawn Alford — who will share career insights to help local women overcome barriers in construction.
Naches Valley School District is raising funds to send six middle school students to compete at Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta from March 27 to 29 + the district aims to collect $20,000 for the trip with donations available online.
Federal funds will repair wildfire-damaged parts of the Yakima-Tieton Irrigation Canal after last year's fires.
Viewers can cast their opinions and see poll results at 5 and 6 p.m. + additional details will follow then.
The state's Department of Natural Resources warned that key recreation sites in Yakima County, including Ahtanum Campground and Island Camp Campground, may close due to planned budget cuts that would reduce the Recreation Program's funding by over 20% in the 2025-2027 biennium.
New Ninja Creami ice cream recipes offer Yakima residents a tasty way to enjoy winter desserts, featuring flavors such as Vanilla, Strawberry Cheesecake, and Mango Sorbet.
The collection brings cozy twists to dessert time during the cold months.
Cold for a Cause 5k
9 AM – 12 PM — Sarg Hubbard Park — Registration Fee Applies — Lace up, bundle up, and run with purpose to help those in need during winter.
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