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Tuesday, April 21st, 2026
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Yakima’s long-running flower program lost city funding after 2026 budget cuts and now depends on volunteers and community donations. The Downtown Association is calling on residents to adopt planters and baskets to help raise $45,000 and keep the area vibrant this spring and summer. NonStopLocal
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, a passenger-packed hot air balloon unexpectedly landed in a Yakima homeowner's backyard amid high winds & left the resident startled. Apple Valley News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Film industry professionals toured the former Yakima Mall during April 10 to 11 as part of a tour by Washington Filmworks and Yakima Valley Tourism to scout film-friendly locations. The visit highlighted the shuttered J.C. Penney and other sites as potential production spots, with reps noting the benefits. Yakima Herald-Republic
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Grandview's economy is growing with new restaurants, retail outlets, and service businesses opening along main corridors, and homes in new developments selling quickly. Officials said a new strip mall is planned — with developers buying 30 additional acres to boost commercial growth and jobs. Apple Valley News Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Washington Department of Ecology is evaluating a new drinking water system for East Selah after PFAs were found in its water five years ago from chemicals linked to the Yakima Training Center; residents now rely on temporary fixes — filters or bottled water while they await a long-term solution. KIMA
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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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