Daily
Yakima
Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Yakima Health District is partnering with 1997 Café and Cocina to host a free bilingual workshop for temporary food vendors on Saturday from 11 a.m. to noon at 1997 Café N Cocina in Yakima. Sabores de la Comunidad will help vendors learn permitting requirements and food safety regulations—food safety inspectors will present lessons and vendors will practice mock setups while they also have a chance to win a free handwashing station. Yakima Herald-Republic
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Yakima school board reviewed a staffing plan that cuts 48 positions—including six certified librarian jobs—as part of budget adjustments made after enrollment declines and funding cuts. Educators expressed concern for the 7,407 secondary students—citing the need for trained librarians to guide research and book selection—as district officials plan to implement the changes next year. Yakima Herald-Republic
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ In the April 22 election, Yakima County voters approved a special sales tax that will add one cent to every $5 purchase to pay for a digital upgrade of the emergency radio system. The tax, which will last for seven years, aims to replace the old analog system—improving communication for first responders. KIMA
- ➤ The Washington Department of Ecology awarded nearly $10 million to 13 landfills statewide, including two in Yakima, to cut methane from decomposing waste and help communities meet state reduction laws—supporting more sustainable waste management. The funds will assist local areas in transitioning toward cleaner practices to lower greenhouse gas emissions. NonStopLocal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A study found that nirsevimab treatment lowered the chance of babies being hospitalized from RSV by 83% and reduced intensive care use by 81%. Researchers used data from 27 studies covering five countries — with U.S. hospitals prioritizing high-risk infants — to show that the treatment helps protect newborns. FOX 41
- ➤ Researchers say the test to check for primary aldosteronism in patients with high-blood-pressure is not accurate and may miss people who could benefit from treatment. They noted that skipping this test might help doctors diagnose and treat patients faster even though the condition affects up to 30% of those with high blood pressure. FOX 41
- ➤ A new study shows that using marijuana while pregnant increases the risk of early delivery, low birth weight, and infant death - experts urge pregnant women to avoid marijuana use. Researchers noted that rising recreational use may put more babies at risk. FOX 41
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Yakima
Welcome to the Daily Yakima, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Yakima, Washington community. If you like the Daily Yakima, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Yakima.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Yakima and across Washington. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Yakima
A free Yakima community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyyakima.com/sitemap