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Thursday, April 9th, 2026
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Yakima Valley offers a busy weekend of events—ArborFest runs Saturday, Apr. 11 at the Yakima Area Arboretum from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with tree giveaways and hands-on stations, youth climbing at High Steppe, a canyon wildflower walk at Helen McCabe Park, and music events like Emo Night and Monsterwatch. Yakima Herald-Republic
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Two new shops in Toppenish bring fresh options for collectors and gamers by offering retro games, comics, and collectible items. Victory Road Games + Ok Collectibles & Hobbies are now open to serve local fans seeking a vibrant nerd culture in the valley. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local school superintendents say that funding cuts from the recent legislative session have reduced support for key programs like Transition-to-Kindergarten and school bus payments, putting more pressure on property-poor districts. They warn these changes will widen the gap between well-funded and low-income schools. Yakima Herald-Republic
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Washington (the Evergreen State) ranked fifth nationally for green initiatives with robust renewable energy use and numerous LEED-certified buildings. The state plans to boost its eco score in upcoming months. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
- ➤ Local ecology officials warn that severe water shortages could impact farms, fish, and communities this summer as snowpack remains below average in Union Gap and the already dry Yakima Basin; a press conference will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday (officials stress the need for sustainable water management). 1280 NewsTalk KIT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yakima leaders approved $230,000 Tuesday night to fund reopening Lions Pool and check needed repairs for Franklin Pool. Local donors pledged $150,000 + officials expect a limited capacity return for Lions Pool in the last week of April. KIMA
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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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