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Yakima
Tuesday, April 15th, 2025
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ OIC of Washington launched a new food bank scheduling system last week that lets clients reserve food box pickups and receive ID cards—reservations start at 8:00 a.m. the day before pickup to ease wait times and traffic congestion. KIMA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Yakima County Sheriff's Office warned residents that a scammer calling as Randy Baker is threatening arrest and demanding payment through Zelle or gift cards for a missed jury summons, so residents should hang up and block the call. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
- ➤ Police have warned that violent crimes—including carjackings—occur at gas stations and convenience stores every year, urging drivers, particularly women, to choose well-lit, busy locations when fueling while local gas prices have dropped to about $4.00 per gallon, with Wheeler’s Kountry Korner in Wapato offering fuel at $3.28 and ARCO/ampm in Union Gap selling at $3.55. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
- ➤ A 22-year-old Mabton man was arrested by Grandview Police for a Safeway theft on April 13th—he brandished a gun by firing it in the air before fleeing in a dark Subaru WRX—and a search of his home turned up several firearms and controlled drugs. Apple Valley News Now
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Yakima fell 8.8 cents per gallon since April 6th, averaging $4.00 per gallon today (according to GasBuddy’s survey of 91 stations). The current price is 31.4 cents higher than a month ago and 38.7 cents lower than a year ago. KIMA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Claire Reid from Yakima Valley College was named to the All-Washington Academic Team for 2025. The student—one of 84 honored statewide for strong academics and extra activities—will be recognized on April 24 at South Puget Sound Community College in Lacey and plans to transfer to Central Washington University to study humanitarian work and teach American Sign Language. NonStopLocal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The state Pollution Control Hearings Board sided with Yakima Health District in denying a permit for Caton Landfill near Naches—citing rule breaks like not having enough money for cleanup and taking in extra waste. Landfill manager Randy Caton said he was talking with his lawyer—while Yakima County filed a lawsuit over permit issues. Yakima Herald-Republic
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Yakima City Council is meeting tonight at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall to review proposals for Capitol Theatre improvements and to decide on a $2.2 million contract for upgrades at the Yakima Air Terminal—including renovations to the terminal roof, HVAC, baggage claim, and a new solar canopy. The council will also hear a Clean City program update and consider extending the lease for the city-owned Chamber building. Yakima Herald-Republic
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A study found that women with sickle cell disease had higher inflammation during the first half of their period — a time when many experienced more pain events. Researchers said that using birth control to reduce these changes could help lower pain, though more research is needed. FOX 41
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Daisy May Painting Event
6-8 p.m. — Hoops — $29.00 — Unleash creativity in a guided painting session while enjoying a relaxed atmosphere.
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The Snares with Pannonica
7:30-10 p.m. — Bearded Monkey Music — Check the latest psych-garage rock sounds from Sacramento and local favorites in a night filled with energetic performances.
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Lili Zetina & Grupo ZL Live Concert
9 p.m. — Los Patitos Sports Bar & Grill — Ticket purchase required — Experience the thrilling energy of live regional music with Lili Zetina and Grupo ZL.
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Yakima Enological Society's Annual Platinum Dinner and Auction
5:30-10 p.m. — Yakima Country Club — $175 — Experience a night of exquisite wines featuring new and returning wineries from the Pacific Northwest.
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Alpine Bloom Painting Event
6-8 p.m. — Mickey's Pub — Ticket required — Unleash your creativity while enjoying food and drinks at this guided painting session.
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