Yakima Local News – Sunday, March 8th, 2026

Daily Yakima

Sunday, March 8th, 2026

Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of March.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ Yakima Humane Society has launched Paws & Pages, a free 30-minute reading session where locals can read aloud to help animals adjust & enjoy a quiet moment at the society. NonStopLocal

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ Pacific Northwest University hosted its 'Run For Your Life' races Saturday, drawing many Yakima runners to raise funds for student scholarships. The event featured a new timing system that allowed participants to track their times. KIMA

SPORTS NEWS

➤ Miner's Drive-In, a family-owned burger joint with decades of history, welcomed several high school basketball teams during the state championships on Wednesday, March 4—co-owners said the restaurant remains a cherished stop for teams and their fans. Yakima Herald-Republic

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YAKIMA REAL ESTATE

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