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Tuesday, March 24th, 2026
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Saturday afternoon, Yakima police officer April Rosales rescued a shivering dog from an irrigation canal (located at the 5900 block of Summitview Avenue) after a 2:45 p.m. call, and the animal quickly recovered once dried off. Yakima Herald-Republic
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Some Washington dispensaries—including ones in Yakima—returned to cash-only transactions after banks pulled debit card services over risk concerns, and retailers expect debit options to resume soon. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
- ➤ DIRECTV removed Apple Valley News Now from its lineup at 9 p.m. on Friday, March 6 when the carriage agreement expired + customers are urged to call 1-800-347-3288 to try to restore service. Apple Valley News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Jordan World Circus will perform at the Yakima Valley SunDome on Saturday, Apr. 11 and Sunday, Apr. 12, featuring glow-in-the-dark aerialists, neon clown comedy and animal acts; locals can enter a contest to win a Family Pack of 2 adults + 3 children by Apr. 6. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Yakima jumped nearly 40 cents this week due to seasonal factors and global supply concerns. Regular unleaded reached an average of $4.89 today + diesel climbed near multi-year highs, with Sinclair/Ahtanum Fuel Stop offering the lowest price at $4.39 per gallon. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Trader Joe's has recalled its one-pound Vegetable Fried Rice with UPC 00521482 because of possible glass contamination. Customers holding the product in Washington plus other states are advised to return it or dispose of it for a refund. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Taj Palace in Yakima Valley is offering a Seize the Dining Deal that sells $25 dining certificates for $12.50 on Friday, March 27 at 6 a.m. The deal lets guests enjoy authentic Indian dishes like butter chicken & naan through dine-in, to-go or buffet service. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
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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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