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Saturday, April 25th, 2026
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Yakima Valley Partners Habitat for Humanity held a meeting with local officials and community leaders to discuss affordable home repairs. Commissioners and representatives reviewed challenges with aging homes — often facing unexpected repair costs — and planned to seek funding from local and federal partners. KIMA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Franklin Middle School confirmed that its music program will not be cut this school year despite rumors - officials said the 2026-2027 program will keep two full-time teachers and adjust class sections based on enrollment while all core music pathways remain available. Yakima Herald-Republic
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Scientists have been studying an unprecedented spring heat dome — a phenomenon that sparked climate concerns — after record warm temperatures were observed yesterday; researchers will continue to assess its impact on local weather. Apple Valley News Now
- ➤ The U.S. Forest Service announced that commercial huckleberry harvest will remain closed at Gifford Pinchot National Forest and near Mount Adams for a second year — personal-use picking permits continue as ecological concerns and treaty rights spurred tribal requests for permanent closure. Yakima Herald-Republic
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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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