Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.
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🏘️ Community
Infinity World Arcade will open soon at Mid Valley Mall in Sunnyside, offering retro and modern arcade games along with bumper cars for family-friendly fun.
Updates have been posted on their Facebook page, and more details will come as the opening date nears.
Yakima Air Terminal has scheduled Aviation Day on June 6 with free entry from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring a historic P-51 Mustang and unique photo opportunities with vintage cars — a special event for local families and aviation fans.
Downtown Yakima Farmers Market Manager Heidi Washam is set to begin the 2026 season this weekend starting with Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 10 at Rotary Marketplace.
The season will feature a new bag swap and loyalty cards, a weekly emailed newsletter, and other promotions through Oct. 18.
💼 Business
Manzana Products Co. will start applesauce production at its renovated Sunnyside facility by the end of September, with additional lines launching in 2027.
The project, supported by a state grant + local YCDA efforts, will create 150 jobs, including 70 new hires by year-end.
🎭 Culture
Yakima will celebrate 250 years of America at Franklin Park on Saturday, June 13 with a parade starting at 9:30 a.m. — live reenactments bring history to life and offer educational demos of period crafts for visitors of all ages.
📰 Economy
Gas prices in Yakima rose by 17.8 cents per gallon to $5.29 today, with Sinclair/Ahtanum Fuel Stop offering gas at $4.99 and Wheeler’s Kountry Korner in Wapato at $4.68 — experts warn prices may continue to climb until supply-boosting measures take effect.
Local residents in Yakima can choose an Amtrak train ride as a summer travel option when high gas prices raise car costs.
The service offers free rides for kids under 18 and a convenient boarding point at Tacoma Station + provides a relaxed scenic trip.
🎓 Education
Sunnyside High students urge the board to approve a policy for installing memorial chairs and awarding honorary diplomas for deceased classmates — the board will vote on the proposal May 27 at 6:30 p.m. in the board room, marking a first in the valley.
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