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Monday, March 16th, 2026
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Yakima residents can safely dispose of documents and unused medications at Shreds & Meds Day on April 25 from 9 am to 1 pm at the Chamber of Commerce; the event helps lower identity theft risks and reduces chances of drug misuse. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new Roots of the Valley episode premiered on Sunday, Mar. 15 when John Franklin and Dr. Patrick Lubinski discussed the Wenas Mammoth — discovered by construction crews in the mid-2000s and later examined by anthropology students. The series is now available for local viewers. KIMA
- ➤ Roho Shinda and her husband Fundi founded the Afrikan Village Culture Center near Selah in 1969 to teach African culture and host the Afro-American Players. The facility near the Yakima Training Center still stands with a replica (a Sankofa Bird) installed in 2023 after the original was stolen. Yakima Herald-Republic
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Jordan World Circus
5:00 – 6:30 PM — Yakima SunDome — Tickets start at $10 — Experience thrilling circus performances with family-friendly fun.
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