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Yakima
Thursday, May 1st, 2025
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents living between Nob Hill Boulevard and Tieton Drive from 16th Avenue to Landon Avenue can drop off large bulky items at a temporary site on Arlington Avenue next to Yakima Valley College from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on May 3rd—volunteers will also drive trucks to help with trash and yard waste while commercial, construction and hazardous waste will not be accepted. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Yakima man was sentenced to two years in federal prison+ three years probation after a July 2022 arrest for violating a domestic violence no contact order by hiding more than a dozen guns in a dog house. NonStopLocal
- ➤ Selah Police said that a missing four year old’s remains were confirmed on Cowiche Mill Road east of Selah after an autopsy on April 22, and his father, first held on April 17 for misdemeanor charges, now faces federal charges for theft of government money — wire fraud. FOX 41
- ➤ A Yakima man named Benjamin Cliett was sentenced to two years in prison after police found 18 firearms in his home when he violated a domestic violence no contact order—his sentence will be followed by three years of supervised release. NonStopLocal
- ➤ Selah Police found the remains of 4-year-old AJ Funderburgh on Cowiche Mill Road April 16 during a welfare check—his father was arrested on misdemeanor charges that were later dismissed before he faced federal charges while tests continue to determine how the child died. Apple Valley News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 37th annual Cinco de Mayo festival will be held in downtown Sunnyside from May 2 to May 4 with over 100 vendors, dancing horses, live music, and food stands— a Saturday car show starts at 8 a.m. and a Sunday parade features a charro competition. Yakima Herald-Republic
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Bob Ferguson ordered state agencies to lower flags to half-staff from Friday to Sunday to honor fallen firefighters at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service set for May 3-4. The service will honor 70 firefighters who died in 2024 along with local heroes from Yakima Valley—Tom Craven, Devin Weaver, Jessica Johnson, and Karen Fitzpatrick. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
- ➤ The Washington state legislature passed House Bill 1163 that requires permits to buy a firearm and sets rules for safety training and reporting concealed pistol licenses. The bill now awaits Governor Ferguson's signature—some lawmakers worry it may harm Second Amendment rights. KIMA
- ➤ Officials from WSDOT and the State Patrol warned drivers on Interstate 90 in Yakima Valley to slow down and avoid phone use in active construction zones—steps aimed at protecting both workers and travelers as a 36% rise in serious crashes was reported between 2023 and 2024. They noted that upcoming projects including repairs to the Vantage Bridge will cause lane closures and extra travel time this summer—drivers should plan accordingly. Yakima Herald-Republic
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The sprint boat racing course under construction at State Fair Park in Yakima will host its inaugural event on Aug. 16-17 and is expected to draw over 3,500 spectators as hydro seeding starts this summer on four acres. Discounted general admission tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m. at the box office+online. Yakima Herald-Republic
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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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Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Yakima
3 PM – 12 AM — Uptown Yakima — Ticket purchase required — Explore historic landmarks and engage in fun challenges with friends during a thrilling scavenger hunt.
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Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Yakima
3 PM – 12 AM — 27 N Front St, Yakima, WA — Ticket purchase required — Explore Yakima's historic sites in a fun-filled self-guided scavenger hunt.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Andrew Carnegie
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