Yakima Local News – Thursday, February 27th, 2025

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Thursday, February 27th, 2025

Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of February.

CRIME NEWS

➤ In Yakima, police discovered a deceased 7-month-old and a severely neglected two-year-old in a home, leading to the arrest of a 20-year-old woman on multiple charges. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
➤ Drug cartels and gangs have notably increased their presence in the Yakima Valley, drastically impacting local crime dynamics. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
➤ A Yakima woman was arrested following the discovery of a deceased infant and a severely malnourished toddler in her unsanitary apartment, with preliminary charges including mistreatment and abandonment. Yakima Herald-Republic
➤ In Yakima, a 27-year-old woman was arrested for the February 9 shooting that resulted in the death of a 21-year-old man and left a toddler in stable condition, marking the city's first homicide of 2025. FOX 41
➤ The Yakima County Sheriff's Office arrested an individual on an outstanding warrant and seized a significant amount of drugs after responding to a trespassing incident at a Maverick gas station in Terrace Heights. KIMA

ECONOMY NEWS

➤ A public poll asks if the Yakima Valley community is concerned about additional store closures following JOANN's closure and rumors of the Union Gap Rite-Aid shutting down. KIMA

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ The fate of Yakima Valley School, a residential facility for individuals with developmental disabilities, may be determined soon as lawmakers debate its future amid budget considerations. KIMA

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