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Thursday, March 26th, 2026
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Yakama Warriors Association will host its 13th Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans event on Saturday, Mar. 28 at 1 p.m. at the Korean-Vietnam Memorial in Sarg Hubbard Park on 111 S. 18th St, where community members will honor veterans with military ceremonies and free hamburgers + hot dogs. Yakima Herald-Republic
- ➤ Local authorities warn that phishing scams are circulating with fake UPS delivery notices that request personal and payment details (do not click suspicious links) and advise residents to delete these messages immediately. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Wapato Middle School is hosting its 44th annual cultural fair today from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 1309 Kateri Lane, featuring student performances and foods like Indian fry bread & baklava, with tickets priced at $8 for adults and $6 for children and seniors. KIMA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Heritage University will use reserve funds to cover student financial aid for this academic year and next after legislation to restore Washington College Grant funding failed. The short-term fix helps protect enrollment for the many private college students who rely on these funds — a necessary step as lawmakers debate support. KIMA
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yakima Waste Systems now provides residents with a clear list of items accepted in green recycling bins, including paper, plastics and metals. The guidelines note that some nonworking electronics can be recycled for free at drop-off sites such as Best Buy in Union Gap or Goodwill stores. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
- ➤ The Cascades snowpack remains about 50% of its normal level, prompting concerns among local farmers and ranchers (including those who rely on the Yakima River) about summer water supplies as drought conditions persist. State forecasts warn of tighter water allocations across the region. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
- ➤ Residents expressed concerns about air quality, traffic, and safety at a hearing on March 25 over a proposed natural gas facility by Pacific Ag Renewables at the Port of Sunnyside. The plant would process waste from up to 30 dairies and add 140 truck trips per day. NonStopLocal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yakima’s city-managed irrigation season begins April 1, with systems set to be fully operational by April 8 (independent systems will run by early May) to help ready yards and fields for the season. NonStopLocal
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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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