Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ State Fair Park will host 10 days of spring break fun in Yakima from April 3 to April 12, including the Jordan World GLOW Circus. The circus plays at the Sundome on April 11, with tickets at $10 for kids and $20 for adults—wristbands are needed for rides. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Zillah has announced a community mural celebrating Moxee’s rich heritage and close-knit spirit. The dedication ceremony will be held Saturday, April 18 at 10:00 a.m. at the corner of Moxee Ave and Rivard Rd (with remarks by the mural artist and city officials) (and family safety activities offered by local fire and police units). 1280 NewsTalk KIT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ CWU and the Yakama Nation signed a memorandum on March 3 in Toppenish to build a lasting partnership that will form a Yakama Nation Advisory Council to support Native students at the university — a gesture designed to endure beyond current leaders. NonStopLocal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Washington State Department of Agriculture will spray an insecticide to treat Japanese beetle larvae in Yakima and Benton counties next week—residents must provide consent soon to protect lawns and plants from this invasive pest. Yakima Herald-Republic
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Eligible Washington residents can now pre-apply for the e-bike rebate program offering *$300* or *$1,200* for buying a new or used e-bike; winners will be drawn every Monday starting Monday, Apr. 13, and selected applicants must submit required documents within 96 hours. 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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West Valley vs. Moses Lake Varsity Baseball Game
4-5:45 p.m. — West Valley High School — Free entry — Cheer on the varsity baseball team as they take on their conference rivals from Moses Lake.
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