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Saturday, February 28th, 2026
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Yakima Humane Society announced Sleepover Slumber Pet Parties to help seven long-waiting dogs find homes as families can test a match for a night (details at YakimaHumane.org). 1280 NewsTalk KIT
- ➤ A new Boys and Girls Club will open in Yakima on April 6 during spring break to offer children a safe, supervised space — marking the first club in more than a decade and the county's second; it will run from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. during opening week. NonStopLocal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Explorer, author, and speaker Ben Saunders will headline the Yakima Town Hall Speaker Series on Wednesday, Mar. 18 at 11 a.m. Tickets are sold out, but readers can win two seats by entering a contest that ends Sunday, Mar. 8 at 11:59 p.m. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
- ➤ Enter a contest for two seats to see the Yakima Symphony Orchestra perform Don Quixote on March 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre. Contest entries close March 8 at 11:59 p.m., plus a book club event is held at Inklings Bookshop on the same day at 4 p.m. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A federal judge ordered dam operators to keep reservoir levels at last year's settings and continue water spills at key dams to help migrating salmon survive. Yakama Nation officials said the ruling protects Treaty-protected salmon while minimally affecting power supply. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife seeks public input on proposed rules that would limit vehicles to designated roads — a measure to protect habitats and cultural sites — and a virtual meeting will be held March 3 from 4 to 5 p.m. for discussion. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
- ➤ Lions Pool closed Friday as the city struggled to secure funds to operate its only year-round indoor pool — City Manager Vicki Baker said water will remain in the pool for now and staff are exploring cost-saving measures for a seasonal reopening. Yakima Herald-Republic
- ➤ Yakima City Council is seeking local organizations to manage the Washington Fruit Community Center and the Harman Center, which are kept open by one-time reserve funds. Interested groups can submit a letter of interest by 2:00 p.m. on March 25 — a first step before a formal RFP process. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
- ➤ The U.S. Small Business Administration has opened applications for low-interest disaster recovery loans for residents affected by the December 2025 flood and winter storm in Kittitas, Okanogan, Chelan and Yakima. The program provides financial assistance today — check eligibility details before applying. NonStopLocal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Walmart recalled Great Value cottage cheese sold in white plastic tubs between Feb. 17 and Feb. 20 because the product was not fully pasteurized and may pose health risks for vulnerable people. Customers with the recalled item are advised to return it to Walmart for a refund. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
- ➤ The FDA upgraded a recall on over 55,000 pounds of frozen blueberries from Oregon Potato Company for a possible listeria risk, and Saputo Cheese USA voluntarily recalled Great Value cottage cheese due to unpasteurized dairy concerns; residents with these products should dispose of them and clean any affected surfaces. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local stores will mark National Frozen Food Day on Friday, Mar. 6 with in-store promotions that highlight convenient meal solutions, supporting families relying on freezers to keep meals on schedule. Industry experts note that frozen food remains a key resource for busy Yakima households + helps plan meals. FOX 41
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