Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of April.
Good morning, Yakima.
Visitors to the Yakima Greenway will soon enjoy a new Tamaki Viewpoint on 16th Avenue with picnic areas, trails, and updated signage, set to complete this year.
Sarg Hubbard Park will add full lighting and fresh pavement by summer — projects that follow recent flooding without damaging features.
Yakima Valley Libraries invite community feedback with an ongoing survey and host Día de los Niños on Thu, Apr.
30 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Yakima Central Library* where the event features games, crafts, free books, and raffle entries for checked out books.
Seattle Credit Union opened its Yakima Lending Hub at 1602 W.
Lincoln Ave., Suite 102 to offer lending services by appointment. A former AAA office on West Nob Hill will house Wallet and Watch Coffee Company set to open in 2026—while the Chez Torrez French restaurant in Orchards has closed.
Yakima Valley Tourism and Washington Filmworks are hosting a film industry delegation this week to showcase the region’s diverse landscapes and filming incentives (offering up to 40% cash back for rural productions) to attract new projects.
The two-day tour will begin Friday and aims to boost local businesses.
Yakima Buddhist Church hosts the 63rd Annual Sukiyaki Dinner in Wapato featuring a hot sukiyaki meal, live taiko drumming, a bonsai tree exhibit, and Japanese antiques for a family-friendly cultural feast.
Tickets are available now at local venues like the Filipino American Hall, Museum, and Visitor Center.
Today, Wapato High School’s Robo Sparks robotics team competes at the FIRST Robotics Pacific Northwest District Championship at Eastern Washington University’s Reese Court in Cheney after a strong season; a strong finish may qualify them for the FIRST World Championship in Houston, and they need local support to cover travel.
Molly Johnston from Mothers Against Drunk Driving tracks DUI cases in Yakima Valley courts and shares her findings with safety groups to help grow probation services and use of ignition interlock devices.
Her work covers several court jurisdictions and brings clear data to help keep the roads safer for everyone.
Jordan World Circus
5:00 – 6:30 PM — Yakima SunDome — Tickets start at $10 — Experience thrilling circus performances with family-friendly fun.
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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